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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,996.91, 46,917.83 and 18,889.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,996.91, 46,917.83 and 18,889.67 is: 26,068.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,996.91 : 46,917.83 = 18,889.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,996.91/46,917.83 = 18,889.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,996.91x = 46,917.83 × 18,889.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,996.91x = 886,262,325.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,262,325.82/33,996.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,068.91

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