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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,990.63, 46,905.71 and 18,884.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,990.63, 46,905.71 and 18,884.22 is: 26,059.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,990.63 : 46,905.71 = 18,884.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,990.63/46,905.71 = 18,884.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,990.63x = 46,905.71 × 18,884.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,990.63x = 885,777,652.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,777,652.48/33,990.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,059.47

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