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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,607.39, 46,377.97 and 18,499.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,607.39, 46,377.97 and 18,499.65 is: 25,529.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,607.39 : 46,377.97 = 18,499.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,607.39/46,377.97 = 18,499.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,607.39x = 46,377.97 × 18,499.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,607.39x = 857,976,357.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,976,357.48/33,607.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,529.39

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