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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,991.56, 46,908.05 and 18,884.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,991.56, 46,908.05 and 18,884.25 is: 26,060.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,991.56 : 46,908.05 = 18,884.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,991.56/46,908.05 = 18,884.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,991.56x = 46,908.05 × 18,884.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,991.56x = 885,823,248.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,823,248.79/33,991.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,060.09

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