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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,901.44, 46,782.72 and 18,996.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,901.44, 46,782.72 and 18,996.48 is: 26,214.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,901.44 : 46,782.72 = 18,996.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,901.44/46,782.72 = 18,996.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,901.44x = 46,782.72 × 18,996.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,901.44x = 888,707,004.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,707,004.83/33,901.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,214.43

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