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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,984.96, 46,897.66 and 18,878.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,984.96, 46,897.66 and 18,878.60 is: 26,051.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,984.96 : 46,897.66 = 18,878.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,984.96/46,897.66 = 18,878.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,984.96x = 46,897.66 × 18,878.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,984.96x = 885,362,164.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,362,164.08/33,984.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,051.59

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