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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,838.44, 46,697.34 and 18,934.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,838.44, 46,697.34 and 18,934.44 is: 26,129.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,838.44 : 46,697.34 = 18,934.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,838.44/46,697.34 = 18,934.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,838.44x = 46,697.34 × 18,934.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,838.44x = 884,187,982.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,187,982.39/33,838.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,129.69

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