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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,977.90, 46,887.91 and 18,871.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,977.90, 46,887.91 and 18,871.54 is: 26,041.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,977.90 : 46,887.91 = 18,871.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,977.90/46,887.91 = 18,871.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,977.90x = 46,887.91 × 18,871.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,977.90x = 884,846,904.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,846,904.68/33,977.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,041.83

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