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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,996.44, 46,914.76 and 18,889.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,996.44, 46,914.76 and 18,889.12 is: 26,066.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,996.44 : 46,914.76 = 18,889.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,996.44/46,914.76 = 18,889.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,996.44x = 46,914.76 × 18,889.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,996.44x = 886,178,531.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,178,531.41/33,996.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,066.80

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