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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,994.59, 46,911.76 and 18,886.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,994.59, 46,911.76 and 18,886.37 is: 26,062.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,994.59 : 46,911.76 = 18,886.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,994.59/46,911.76 = 18,886.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,994.59x = 46,911.76 × 18,886.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,994.59x = 885,992,574.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,992,574.94/33,994.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,062.76

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