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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,954.46, 50,981.67 and 18,990.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,954.46, 50,981.67 and 18,990.89 is: 28,514.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,954.46 : 50,981.67 = 18,990.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,954.46/50,981.67 = 18,990.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,954.46x = 50,981.67 × 18,990.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,954.46x = 968,187,223.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,187,223.26/33,954.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,514.29

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