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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,531, 46,274.22 and 18,627

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,531, 46,274.22 and 18,627 is: 25,706.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,531 : 46,274.22 = 18,627 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,531/46,274.22 = 18,627/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,531x = 46,274.22 × 18,627
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,531x = 861,949,895.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,949,895.94/33,531
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,706.06

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