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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,982.74, 46,894.59 and 18,876.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,982.74, 46,894.59 and 18,876.36 is: 26,048.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,982.74 : 46,894.59 = 18,876.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,982.74/46,894.59 = 18,876.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,982.74x = 46,894.59 × 18,876.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,982.74x = 885,199,162.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,199,162.89/33,982.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,048.49

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