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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,517.96, 46,253.94 and 18,613

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,517.96, 46,253.94 and 18,613 is: 25,685.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,517.96 : 46,253.94 = 18,613 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,517.96/46,253.94 = 18,613/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,517.96x = 46,253.94 × 18,613
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,517.96x = 860,924,585.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,924,585.22/33,517.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,685.47

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