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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,977.43, 46,886.18 and 18,868.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,977.43, 46,886.18 and 18,868.64 is: 26,037.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,977.43 : 46,886.18 = 18,868.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,977.43/46,886.18 = 18,868.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,977.43x = 46,886.18 × 18,868.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,977.43x = 884,678,122.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,678,122.62/33,977.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,037.23

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