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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,984.74, 46,897.35 and 18,878.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,984.74, 46,897.35 and 18,878.36 is: 26,051.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,984.74 : 46,897.35 = 18,878.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,984.74/46,897.35 = 18,878.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,984.74x = 46,897.35 × 18,878.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,984.74x = 885,345,056.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,345,056.35/33,984.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,051.25

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