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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,995.39, 46,912.92 and 18,887.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,995.39, 46,912.92 and 18,887.16 is: 26,063.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,995.39 : 46,912.92 = 18,887.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,995.39/46,912.92 = 18,887.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,995.39x = 46,912.92 × 18,887.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,995.39x = 886,051,826.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,051,826.11/33,995.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,063.89

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