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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,992.91, 46,908.66 and 18,886.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,992.91, 46,908.66 and 18,886.59 is: 26,062.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,992.91 : 46,908.66 = 18,886.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,992.91/46,908.66 = 18,886.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,992.91x = 46,908.66 × 18,886.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,992.91x = 885,944,628.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,944,628.87/33,992.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,062.63

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