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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,607.36, 46,376.56 and 18,499.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,607.36, 46,376.56 and 18,499.71 is: 25,528.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,607.36 : 46,376.56 = 18,499.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,607.36/46,376.56 = 18,499.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,607.36x = 46,376.56 × 18,499.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,607.36x = 857,952,760.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,952,760.01/33,607.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,528.72

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