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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,993.63, 46,909.89 and 18,887.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,993.63, 46,909.89 and 18,887.22 is: 26,063.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,993.63 : 46,909.89 = 18,887.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,993.63/46,909.89 = 18,887.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,993.63x = 46,909.89 × 18,887.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,993.63x = 885,997,412.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,997,412.61/33,993.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,063.63

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