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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,992.10, 46,903.91 and 18,883.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,992.10, 46,903.91 and 18,883.38 is: 26,056.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,992.10 : 46,903.91 = 18,883.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,992.10/46,903.91 = 18,883.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,992.10x = 46,903.91 × 18,883.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,992.10x = 885,704,261.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,704,261.60/33,992.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,056.18

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