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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,565.62, 46,320.48 and 18,459.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,565.62, 46,320.48 and 18,459.21 is: 25,473.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,565.62 : 46,320.48 = 18,459.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,565.62/46,320.48 = 18,459.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,565.62x = 46,320.48 × 18,459.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,565.62x = 855,039,467.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,039,467.62/33,565.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,473.67

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