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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,996.08, 46,914.50 and 18,888.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,996.08, 46,914.50 and 18,888.68 is: 26,066.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,996.08 : 46,914.50 = 18,888.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,996.08/46,914.50 = 18,888.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,996.08x = 46,914.50 × 18,888.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,996.08x = 886,152,977.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,152,977.86/33,996.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,066.33

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