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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,565.65, 46,320.74 and 18,459.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,565.65, 46,320.74 and 18,459.28 is: 25,473.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,565.65 : 46,320.74 = 18,459.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,565.65/46,320.74 = 18,459.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,565.65x = 46,320.74 × 18,459.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,565.65x = 855,047,509.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,047,509.47/33,565.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,473.89

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