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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,462.59, 46,178.40 and 18,558.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,462.59, 46,178.40 and 18,558.59 is: 25,610.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,462.59 : 46,178.40 = 18,558.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,462.59/46,178.40 = 18,558.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,462.59x = 46,178.40 × 18,558.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,462.59x = 857,005,992.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,005,992.46/33,462.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,610.87

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