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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,457.96, 46,170.18 and 18,553

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,457.96, 46,170.18 and 18,553 is: 25,602.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,457.96 : 46,170.18 = 18,553 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,457.96/46,170.18 = 18,553/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,457.96x = 46,170.18 × 18,553
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,457.96x = 856,595,349.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,595,349.54/33,457.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,602.14

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