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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,996.58, 46,914.52 and 18,888.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,996.58, 46,914.52 and 18,888.36 is: 26,065.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,996.58 : 46,914.52 = 18,888.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,996.58/46,914.52 = 18,888.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,996.58x = 46,914.52 × 18,888.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,996.58x = 886,138,342.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,138,342.99/33,996.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,065.51

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