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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,539.18, 46,284.99 and 18,636.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,539.18, 46,284.99 and 18,636.14 is: 25,718.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,539.18 : 46,284.99 = 18,636.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,539.18/46,284.99 = 18,636.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,539.18x = 46,284.99 × 18,636.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,539.18x = 862,573,553.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,573,553.54/33,539.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,718.39

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