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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,464.32, 46,181.76 and 18,560

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,464.32, 46,181.76 and 18,560 is: 25,613.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,464.32 : 46,181.76 = 18,560 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,464.32/46,181.76 = 18,560/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,464.32x = 46,181.76 × 18,560
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,464.32x = 857,133,465.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,133,465.60/33,464.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,613.35

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