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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,979.91, 46,892.39 and 18,872.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,979.91, 46,892.39 and 18,872.57 is: 26,044.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,979.91 : 46,892.39 = 18,872.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,979.91/46,892.39 = 18,872.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,979.91x = 46,892.39 × 18,872.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,979.91x = 884,979,583.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,979,583.92/33,979.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,044.20

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