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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,987.47, 46,901.41 and 18,881.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,987.47, 46,901.41 and 18,881.09 is: 26,055.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,987.47 : 46,901.41 = 18,881.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,987.47/46,901.41 = 18,881.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,987.47x = 46,901.41 × 18,881.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,987.47x = 885,549,508.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,549,508.83/33,987.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,055.17

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