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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,456, 46,169.36 and 18,552

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,456, 46,169.36 and 18,552 is: 25,601.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,456 : 46,169.36 = 18,552 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,456/46,169.36 = 18,552/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,456x = 46,169.36 × 18,552
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,456x = 856,533,966.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,533,966.72/33,456
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,601.80

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