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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,982.64, 46,896.59 and 18,876.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,982.64, 46,896.59 and 18,876.27 is: 26,049.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,982.64 : 46,896.59 = 18,876.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,982.64/46,896.59 = 18,876.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,982.64x = 46,896.59 × 18,876.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,982.64x = 885,232,600.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,232,600.54/33,982.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,049.56

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