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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,515, 46,250.70 and 18,611

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,515, 46,250.70 and 18,611 is: 25,683.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,515 : 46,250.70 = 18,611 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,515/46,250.70 = 18,611/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,515x = 46,250.70 × 18,611
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,515x = 860,771,777.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,771,777.70/33,515
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,683.18

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