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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,476.63, 46,197.74 and 18,572.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,476.63, 46,197.74 and 18,572.63 is: 25,630.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,476.63 : 46,197.74 = 18,572.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,476.63/46,197.74 = 18,572.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,476.63x = 46,197.74 × 18,572.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,476.63x = 858,013,347.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,013,347.30/33,476.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,630.22

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