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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,996.15, 46,913.16 and 18,889.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,996.15, 46,913.16 and 18,889.87 is: 26,067.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,996.15 : 46,913.16 = 18,889.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,996.15/46,913.16 = 18,889.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,996.15x = 46,913.16 × 18,889.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,996.15x = 886,183,493.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,183,493.69/33,996.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,067.18

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