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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,996.89, 46,914.99 and 18,888.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,996.89, 46,914.99 and 18,888.66 is: 26,065.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,996.89 : 46,914.99 = 18,888.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,996.89/46,914.99 = 18,888.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,996.89x = 46,914.99 × 18,888.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,996.89x = 886,161,295.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,161,295.01/33,996.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,065.96

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