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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,984.64, 46,899.35 and 18,878.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,984.64, 46,899.35 and 18,878.27 is: 26,052.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,984.64 : 46,899.35 = 18,878.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,984.64/46,899.35 = 18,878.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,984.64x = 46,899.35 × 18,878.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,984.64x = 885,378,592.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,378,592.12/33,984.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,052.32

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