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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,994.88, 46,912.23 and 18,886.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,994.88, 46,912.23 and 18,886.66 is: 26,063.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,994.88 : 46,912.23 = 18,886.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,994.88/46,912.23 = 18,886.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,994.88x = 46,912.23 × 18,886.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,994.88x = 886,015,008.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,015,008.86/33,994.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,063.19

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