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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,992.63, 46,908.46 and 18,886.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,992.63, 46,908.46 and 18,886.22 is: 26,062.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,992.63 : 46,908.46 = 18,886.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,992.63/46,908.46 = 18,886.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,992.63x = 46,908.46 × 18,886.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,992.63x = 885,923,495.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,923,495.42/33,992.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,062.22

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