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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,978.76, 46,890.09 and 18,870.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,978.76, 46,890.09 and 18,870.84 is: 26,041.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,978.76 : 46,890.09 = 18,870.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,978.76/46,890.09 = 18,870.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,978.76x = 46,890.09 × 18,870.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,978.76x = 884,855,385.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,855,385.98/33,978.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,041.43

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