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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,976.98, 46,886.61 and 18,870.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,976.98, 46,886.61 and 18,870.60 is: 26,040.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,976.98 : 46,886.61 = 18,870.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,976.98/46,886.61 = 18,870.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,976.98x = 46,886.61 × 18,870.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,976.98x = 884,778,462.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,778,462.67/33,976.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,040.53

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