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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,984.24, 46,898.88 and 18,878.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,984.24, 46,898.88 and 18,878.31 is: 26,052.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,984.24 : 46,898.88 = 18,878.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,984.24/46,898.88 = 18,878.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,984.24x = 46,898.88 × 18,878.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,984.24x = 885,371,595.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,371,595.29/33,984.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,052.42

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