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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,982.97, 46,894.91 and 18,876.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,982.97, 46,894.91 and 18,876.60 is: 26,048.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,982.97 : 46,894.91 = 18,876.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,982.97/46,894.91 = 18,876.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,982.97x = 46,894.91 × 18,876.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,982.97x = 885,216,363.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,216,363.72/33,982.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,048.83

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