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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,975.84, 46,886.94 and 18,868.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,975.84, 46,886.94 and 18,868.75 is: 26,039.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,975.84 : 46,886.94 = 18,868.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,975.84/46,886.94 = 18,868.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,975.84x = 46,886.94 × 18,868.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,975.84x = 884,697,949.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,697,949.13/33,975.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,039.03

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