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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,992.44, 46,909.25 and 18,885.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,992.44, 46,909.25 and 18,885.13 is: 26,061.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,992.44 : 46,909.25 = 18,885.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,992.44/46,909.25 = 18,885.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,992.44x = 46,909.25 × 18,885.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,992.44x = 885,887,284.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,887,284.45/33,992.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,061.30

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