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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,338.39, 46,006.99 and 18,997.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,338.39, 46,006.99 and 18,997.81 is: 26,216.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,338.39 : 46,006.99 = 18,997.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,338.39/46,006.99 = 18,997.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,338.39x = 46,006.99 × 18,997.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,338.39x = 874,032,054.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,032,054.69/33,338.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,216.98

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