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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,993.57, 46,911.66 and 18,887.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,993.57, 46,911.66 and 18,887.22 is: 26,064.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,993.57 : 46,911.66 = 18,887.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,993.57/46,911.66 = 18,887.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,993.57x = 46,911.66 × 18,887.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,993.57x = 886,030,842.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,030,842.99/33,993.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,064.66

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