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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,984.61, 46,897.45 and 18,878.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,984.61, 46,897.45 and 18,878.23 is: 26,051.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,984.61 : 46,897.45 = 18,878.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,984.61/46,897.45 = 18,878.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,984.61x = 46,897.45 × 18,878.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,984.61x = 885,340,858.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,340,858.94/33,984.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,051.23

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