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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,998.94, 46,916.91 and 18,892.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,998.94, 46,916.91 and 18,892.62 is: 26,070.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,998.94 : 46,916.91 = 18,892.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,998.94/46,916.91 = 18,892.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,998.94x = 46,916.91 × 18,892.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,998.94x = 886,383,352.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,383,352.20/33,998.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,070.91

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