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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,615.72, 46,389.35 and 18,508.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,615.72, 46,389.35 and 18,508.10 is: 25,540.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,615.72 : 46,389.35 = 18,508.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,615.72/46,389.35 = 18,508.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,615.72x = 46,389.35 × 18,508.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,615.72x = 858,578,543.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,578,543.06/33,615.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,540.98

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