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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,977.03, 46,889.85 and 18,869.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,977.03, 46,889.85 and 18,869.75 is: 26,041.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,977.03 : 46,889.85 = 18,869.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,977.03/46,889.85 = 18,869.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,977.03x = 46,889.85 × 18,869.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,977.03x = 884,799,512.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,799,512.59/33,977.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,041.11

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