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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,569.62, 46,325.15 and 18,462.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,569.62, 46,325.15 and 18,462.28 is: 25,477.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,569.62 : 46,325.15 = 18,462.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,569.62/46,325.15 = 18,462.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,569.62x = 46,325.15 × 18,462.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,569.62x = 855,267,682.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,267,682.22/33,569.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,477.43

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