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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,983.64, 46,897.97 and 18,877.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,983.64, 46,897.97 and 18,877.27 is: 26,050.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,983.64 : 46,897.97 = 18,877.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,983.64/46,897.97 = 18,877.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,983.64x = 46,897.97 × 18,877.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,983.64x = 885,305,642.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,305,642.14/33,983.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,050.94

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