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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,599.61, 46,367.51 and 18,695.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,599.61, 46,367.51 and 18,695.61 is: 25,799.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,599.61 : 46,367.51 = 18,695.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,599.61/46,367.51 = 18,695.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,599.61x = 46,367.51 × 18,695.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,599.61x = 866,868,790.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,868,790.15/33,599.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,799.97

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