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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,987.26, 46,909.92 and 18,885.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,987.26, 46,909.92 and 18,885.11 is: 26,065.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,987.26 : 46,909.92 = 18,885.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,987.26/46,909.92 = 18,885.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,987.26x = 46,909.92 × 18,885.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,987.26x = 885,898,952.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,898,952.08/33,987.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,065.62

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