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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,558.83, 46,311.76 and 18,452.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,558.83, 46,311.76 and 18,452.11 is: 25,464.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,558.83 : 46,311.76 = 18,452.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,558.83/46,311.76 = 18,452.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,558.83x = 46,311.76 × 18,452.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,558.83x = 854,549,597.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,549,597.55/33,558.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,464.22

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