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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,502.44, 46,233.54 and 18,598.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,502.44, 46,233.54 and 18,598.44 is: 25,665.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,502.44 : 46,233.54 = 18,598.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,502.44/46,233.54 = 18,598.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,502.44x = 46,233.54 × 18,598.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,502.44x = 859,871,719.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,871,719.68/33,502.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,665.94

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