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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,473, 46,194.90 and 18,569

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,473, 46,194.90 and 18,569 is: 25,626.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,473 : 46,194.90 = 18,569 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,473/46,194.90 = 18,569/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,473x = 46,194.90 × 18,569
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,473x = 857,793,098.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,793,098.10/33,473
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,626.42

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