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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,992.54, 46,911.14 and 18,885.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,992.54, 46,911.14 and 18,885.12 is: 26,062.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,992.54 : 46,911.14 = 18,885.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,992.54/46,911.14 = 18,885.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,992.54x = 46,911.14 × 18,885.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,992.54x = 885,922,508.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,922,508.24/33,992.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,062.26

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