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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,996.94, 46,915.46 and 18,889.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,996.94, 46,915.46 and 18,889.62 is: 26,067.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,996.94 : 46,915.46 = 18,889.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,996.94/46,915.46 = 18,889.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,996.94x = 46,915.46 × 18,889.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,996.94x = 886,215,211.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,215,211.53/33,996.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,067.50

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