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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,999.91, 46,918.32 and 18,893.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,999.91, 46,918.32 and 18,893.62 is: 26,072.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,999.91 : 46,918.32 = 18,893.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,999.91/46,918.32 = 18,893.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,999.91x = 46,918.32 × 18,893.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,999.91x = 886,456,909.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,456,909.12/33,999.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,072.33

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