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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,566.93, 46,321.44 and 18,459.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,566.93, 46,321.44 and 18,459.59 is: 25,473.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,566.93 : 46,321.44 = 18,459.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,566.93/46,321.44 = 18,459.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,566.93x = 46,321.44 × 18,459.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,566.93x = 855,074,605.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,074,605.58/33,566.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,473.72

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