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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,465.96, 46,183.06 and 18,561.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,465.96, 46,183.06 and 18,561.96 is: 25,615.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,465.96 : 46,183.06 = 18,561.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,465.96/46,183.06 = 18,561.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,465.96x = 46,183.06 × 18,561.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,465.96x = 857,248,112.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,248,112.40/33,465.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,615.52

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