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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,979.71, 46,893.56 and 18,872.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,979.71, 46,893.56 and 18,872.44 is: 26,044.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,979.71 : 46,893.56 = 18,872.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,979.71/46,893.56 = 18,872.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,979.71x = 46,893.56 × 18,872.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,979.71x = 884,995,897.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,995,897.49/33,979.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,044.83

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