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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,994.56, 46,912.18 and 18,887.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,994.56, 46,912.18 and 18,887.25 is: 26,064.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,994.56 : 46,912.18 = 18,887.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,994.56/46,912.18 = 18,887.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,994.56x = 46,912.18 × 18,887.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,994.56x = 886,042,071.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,042,071.71/33,994.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,064.23

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