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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,992.44, 46,909.26 and 18,885.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,992.44, 46,909.26 and 18,885.12 is: 26,061.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,992.44 : 46,909.26 = 18,885.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,992.44/46,909.26 = 18,885.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,992.44x = 46,909.26 × 18,885.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,992.44x = 885,887,004.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,887,004.21/33,992.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,061.29

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