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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,447.52, 46,157.64 and 18,543.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,447.52, 46,157.64 and 18,543.52 is: 25,590.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,447.52 : 46,157.64 = 18,543.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,447.52/46,157.64 = 18,543.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,447.52x = 46,157.64 × 18,543.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,447.52x = 855,925,120.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,925,120.49/33,447.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,590.09

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