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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,518.96, 46,255.32 and 18,614

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,518.96, 46,255.32 and 18,614 is: 25,686.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,518.96 : 46,255.32 = 18,614 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,518.96/46,255.32 = 18,614/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,518.96x = 46,255.32 × 18,614
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,518.96x = 860,996,526.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,996,526.48/33,518.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,686.85

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