Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,504.96, 46,236 and 18,600
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 33,504.96, 46,236 and 18,600 is: 25,667.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
33,504.96 : 46,236 = 18,600 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
33,504.96/46,236 = 18,600/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
33,504.96x = 46,236 × 18,600 - Step 4: Simplify right side
33,504.96x = 859,989,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 859,989,600/33,504.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 25,667.53
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