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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,996.90, 46,913.09 and 18,889.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,996.90, 46,913.09 and 18,889.28 is: 26,065.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,996.90 : 46,913.09 = 18,889.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,996.90/46,913.09 = 18,889.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,996.90x = 46,913.09 × 18,889.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,996.90x = 886,154,492.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,154,492.68/33,996.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,065.74

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