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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,989.52, 46,904.02 and 18,883.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,989.52, 46,904.02 and 18,883.22 is: 26,058.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,989.52 : 46,904.02 = 18,883.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,989.52/46,904.02 = 18,883.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,989.52x = 46,904.02 × 18,883.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,989.52x = 885,698,928.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,698,928.54/33,989.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,058.00

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