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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,997.89, 46,916.37 and 18,889.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,997.89, 46,916.37 and 18,889.66 is: 26,067.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,997.89 : 46,916.37 = 18,889.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,997.89/46,916.37 = 18,889.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,997.89x = 46,916.37 × 18,889.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,997.89x = 886,234,277.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,234,277.73/33,997.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,067.33

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