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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,977.96, 46,891.15 and 18,870.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,977.96, 46,891.15 and 18,870.69 is: 26,042.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,977.96 : 46,891.15 = 18,870.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,977.96/46,891.15 = 18,870.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,977.96x = 46,891.15 × 18,870.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,977.96x = 884,868,308.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,868,308.22/33,977.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,042.42

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