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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,611.63, 46,383.23 and 18,504.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,611.63, 46,383.23 and 18,504.17 is: 25,535.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,611.63 : 46,383.23 = 18,504.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,611.63/46,383.23 = 18,504.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,611.63x = 46,383.23 × 18,504.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,611.63x = 858,282,848.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,282,848.63/33,611.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,535.30

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