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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,565.06, 46,320.97 and 18,458.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,565.06, 46,320.97 and 18,458.87 is: 25,473.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,565.06 : 46,320.97 = 18,458.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,565.06/46,320.97 = 18,458.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,565.06x = 46,320.97 × 18,458.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,565.06x = 855,032,832.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,032,832.83/33,565.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,473.90

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