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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,992.66, 46,912.82 and 18,885.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,992.66, 46,912.82 and 18,885.05 is: 26,063.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,992.66 : 46,912.82 = 18,885.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,992.66/46,912.82 = 18,885.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,992.66x = 46,912.82 × 18,885.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,992.66x = 885,950,904.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,950,904.50/33,992.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,063.00

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