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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,997.74, 46,916.73 and 18,892.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,997.74, 46,916.73 and 18,892.86 is: 26,072.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,997.74 : 46,916.73 = 18,892.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,997.74/46,916.73 = 18,892.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,997.74x = 46,916.73 × 18,892.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,997.74x = 886,391,211.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,391,211.55/33,997.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,072.06

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