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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,978.27, 46,888.44 and 18,871.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,978.27, 46,888.44 and 18,871.92 is: 26,042.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,978.27 : 46,888.44 = 18,871.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,978.27/46,888.44 = 18,871.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,978.27x = 46,888.44 × 18,871.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,978.27x = 884,874,888.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,874,888.60/33,978.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,042.38

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