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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,976.97, 46,886.62 and 18,870.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,976.97, 46,886.62 and 18,870.60 is: 26,040.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,976.97 : 46,886.62 = 18,870.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,976.97/46,886.62 = 18,870.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,976.97x = 46,886.62 × 18,870.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,976.97x = 884,778,651.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,778,651.37/33,976.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,040.54

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