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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,450, 46,161.12 and 18,546

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,450, 46,161.12 and 18,546 is: 25,593.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,450 : 46,161.12 = 18,546 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,450/46,161.12 = 18,546/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,450x = 46,161.12 × 18,546
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,450x = 856,104,131.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,104,131.52/33,450
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,593.55

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