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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,994.11, 46,910.54 and 18,887.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,994.11, 46,910.54 and 18,887.72 is: 26,064.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,994.11 : 46,910.54 = 18,887.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,994.11/46,910.54 = 18,887.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,994.11x = 46,910.54 × 18,887.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,994.11x = 886,032,957.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,032,957.24/33,994.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,064.31

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