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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,992.34, 46,909.38 and 18,886.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,992.34, 46,909.38 and 18,886.39 is: 26,063.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,992.34 : 46,909.38 = 18,886.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,992.34/46,909.38 = 18,886.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,992.34x = 46,909.38 × 18,886.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,992.34x = 885,948,845.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,948,845.34/33,992.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,063.19

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