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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,984.65, 46,897.29 and 18,878.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,984.65, 46,897.29 and 18,878.35 is: 26,051.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,984.65 : 46,897.29 = 18,878.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,984.65/46,897.29 = 18,878.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,984.65x = 46,897.29 × 18,878.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,984.65x = 885,343,454.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,343,454.67/33,984.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,051.27

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