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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,984.28, 46,897.68 and 18,876.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,984.28, 46,897.68 and 18,876.34 is: 26,049.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,984.28 : 46,897.68 = 18,876.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,984.28/46,897.68 = 18,876.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,984.28x = 46,897.68 × 18,876.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,984.28x = 885,256,552.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,256,552.89/33,984.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,049.00

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