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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,982.08, 46,897.68 and 18,875.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,982.08, 46,897.68 and 18,875.52 is: 26,049.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,982.08 : 46,897.68 = 18,875.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,982.08/46,897.68 = 18,875.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,982.08x = 46,897.68 × 18,875.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,982.08x = 885,218,096.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,218,096.79/33,982.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,049.56

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