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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,989.98, 46,905.60 and 18,882.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,989.98, 46,905.60 and 18,882.58 is: 26,057.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,989.98 : 46,905.60 = 18,882.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,989.98/46,905.60 = 18,882.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,989.98x = 46,905.60 × 18,882.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,989.98x = 885,698,744.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,698,744.45/33,989.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,057.64

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