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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,568.36, 46,323.34 and 18,461

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,568.36, 46,323.34 and 18,461 is: 25,475.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,568.36 : 46,323.34 = 18,461 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,568.36/46,323.34 = 18,461/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,568.36x = 46,323.34 × 18,461
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,568.36x = 855,175,179.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,175,179.74/33,568.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,475.63

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