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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,526.94, 46,265.91 and 18,623.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,526.94, 46,265.91 and 18,623.90 is: 25,700.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,526.94 : 46,265.91 = 18,623.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,526.94/46,265.91 = 18,623.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,526.94x = 46,265.91 × 18,623.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,526.94x = 861,651,681.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,651,681.25/33,526.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,700.28

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