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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,990.24, 46,906.50 and 18,884.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,990.24, 46,906.50 and 18,884.31 is: 26,060.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,990.24 : 46,906.50 = 18,884.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,990.24/46,906.50 = 18,884.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,990.24x = 46,906.50 × 18,884.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,990.24x = 885,796,887.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,796,887.02/33,990.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,060.33

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