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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,593.79, 46,358.45 and 18,486.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,593.79, 46,358.45 and 18,486.44 is: 25,510.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,593.79 : 46,358.45 = 18,486.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,593.79/46,358.45 = 18,486.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,593.79x = 46,358.45 × 18,486.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,593.79x = 857,002,936.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,002,936.12/33,593.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,510.75

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