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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,987.16, 46,901.62 and 18,879.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,987.16, 46,901.62 and 18,879.14 is: 26,052.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,987.16 : 46,901.62 = 18,879.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,987.16/46,901.62 = 18,879.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,987.16x = 46,901.62 × 18,879.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,987.16x = 885,462,250.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,462,250.21/33,987.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,052.85

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