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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,991.38, 46,905.80 and 18,884.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,991.38, 46,905.80 and 18,884.07 is: 26,058.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,991.38 : 46,905.80 = 18,884.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,991.38/46,905.80 = 18,884.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,991.38x = 46,905.80 × 18,884.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,991.38x = 885,772,316.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,772,316.19/33,991.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,058.73

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