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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,990.23, 46,906.59 and 18,883.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,990.23, 46,906.59 and 18,883.83 is: 26,059.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,990.23 : 46,906.59 = 18,883.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,990.23/46,906.59 = 18,883.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,990.23x = 46,906.59 × 18,883.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,990.23x = 885,776,318.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,776,318.15/33,990.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,059.73

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