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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,989.26, 46,912.68 and 18,887.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,989.26, 46,912.68 and 18,887.11 is: 26,068.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,989.26 : 46,912.68 = 18,887.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,989.26/46,912.68 = 18,887.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,989.26x = 46,912.68 × 18,887.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,989.26x = 886,044,947.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,044,947.55/33,989.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,068.38

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