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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,986.83, 46,909.32 and 18,884.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,986.83, 46,909.32 and 18,884.68 is: 26,065.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,986.83 : 46,909.32 = 18,884.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,986.83/46,909.32 = 18,884.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,986.83x = 46,909.32 × 18,884.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,986.83x = 885,867,168.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,867,168.25/33,986.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,065.02

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