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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,516, 46,252.08 and 18,612

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,516, 46,252.08 and 18,612 is: 25,684.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,516 : 46,252.08 = 18,612 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,516/46,252.08 = 18,612/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,516x = 46,252.08 × 18,612
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,516x = 860,843,712.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,843,712.96/33,516
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,684.56

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