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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,563.65, 46,317.08 and 18,249.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,563.65, 46,317.08 and 18,249.87 is: 25,184.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,563.65 : 46,317.08 = 18,249.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,563.65/46,317.08 = 18,249.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,563.65x = 46,317.08 × 18,249.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,563.65x = 845,280,457.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,280,457.19/33,563.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,184.40

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