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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,476, 46,199.04 and 18,572

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,476, 46,199.04 and 18,572 is: 25,630.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,476 : 46,199.04 = 18,572 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,476/46,199.04 = 18,572/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,476x = 46,199.04 × 18,572
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,476x = 858,008,570.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,008,570.88/33,476
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,630.56

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