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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,976.47, 46,885.94 and 18,870.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,976.47, 46,885.94 and 18,870.10 is: 26,039.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,976.47 : 46,885.94 = 18,870.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,976.47/46,885.94 = 18,870.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,976.47x = 46,885.94 × 18,870.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,976.47x = 884,742,282.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,742,282.04/33,976.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,039.86

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