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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,611.91, 46,383.71 and 18,503.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,611.91, 46,383.71 and 18,503.99 is: 25,535.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,611.91 : 46,383.71 = 18,503.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,611.91/46,383.71 = 18,503.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,611.91x = 46,383.71 × 18,503.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,611.91x = 858,283,729.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,283,729.44/33,611.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,535.11

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