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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,996.54, 46,916.64 and 18,889.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,996.54, 46,916.64 and 18,889.14 is: 26,067.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,996.54 : 46,916.64 = 18,889.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,996.54/46,916.64 = 18,889.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,996.54x = 46,916.64 × 18,889.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,996.54x = 886,214,981.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,214,981.29/33,996.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,067.80

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