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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,989.40, 46,906.97 and 18,882.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,989.40, 46,906.97 and 18,882.09 is: 26,058.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,989.40 : 46,906.97 = 18,882.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,989.40/46,906.97 = 18,882.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,989.40x = 46,906.97 × 18,882.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,989.40x = 885,701,534.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,701,534.76/33,989.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,058.17

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