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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,976.40, 46,885.87 and 18,870.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,976.40, 46,885.87 and 18,870.02 is: 26,039.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,976.40 : 46,885.87 = 18,870.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,976.40/46,885.87 = 18,870.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,976.40x = 46,885.87 × 18,870.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,976.40x = 884,737,445.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,737,445.42/33,976.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,039.76

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