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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,991.04, 46,906.98 and 18,883.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,991.04, 46,906.98 and 18,883.64 is: 26,059.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,991.04 : 46,906.98 = 18,883.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,991.04/46,906.98 = 18,883.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,991.04x = 46,906.98 × 18,883.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,991.04x = 885,774,523.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,774,523.81/33,991.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,059.06

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