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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,525, 46,264.56 and 18,621

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,525, 46,264.56 and 18,621 is: 25,697.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,525 : 46,264.56 = 18,621 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,525/46,264.56 = 18,621/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,525x = 46,264.56 × 18,621
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,525x = 861,492,371.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,492,371.76/33,525
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,697.01

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