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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,456.96, 46,168.80 and 18,552

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,456.96, 46,168.80 and 18,552 is: 25,600.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,456.96 : 46,168.80 = 18,552 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,456.96/46,168.80 = 18,552/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,456.96x = 46,168.80 × 18,552
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,456.96x = 856,523,577.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,523,577.60/33,456.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,600.76

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