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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,990.47, 46,905.55 and 18,884.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,990.47, 46,905.55 and 18,884.09 is: 26,059.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,990.47 : 46,905.55 = 18,884.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,990.47/46,905.55 = 18,884.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,990.47x = 46,905.55 × 18,884.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,990.47x = 885,768,627.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,768,627.70/33,990.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,059.32

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