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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,991.44, 46,903.40 and 18,882.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,991.44, 46,903.40 and 18,882.96 is: 26,055.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,991.44 : 46,903.40 = 18,882.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,991.44/46,903.40 = 18,882.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,991.44x = 46,903.40 × 18,882.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,991.44x = 885,675,026.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,675,026.06/33,991.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,055.83

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