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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,976.71, 46,889.03 and 18,869.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,976.71, 46,889.03 and 18,869.61 is: 26,040.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,976.71 : 46,889.03 = 18,869.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,976.71/46,889.03 = 18,869.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,976.71x = 46,889.03 × 18,869.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,976.71x = 884,777,615.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,777,615.03/33,976.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,040.71

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