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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,562.95, 46,317.94 and 18,457

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,562.95, 46,317.94 and 18,457 is: 25,471.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,562.95 : 46,317.94 = 18,457 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,562.95/46,317.94 = 18,457/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,562.95x = 46,317.94 × 18,457
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,562.95x = 854,890,218.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,890,218.58/33,562.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,471.25

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