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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,996.74, 46,915.35 and 18,891.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,996.74, 46,915.35 and 18,891.86 is: 26,070.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,996.74 : 46,915.35 = 18,891.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,996.74/46,915.35 = 18,891.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,996.74x = 46,915.35 × 18,891.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,996.74x = 886,318,224.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,318,224.05/33,996.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,070.68

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