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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,621.69, 46,397.53 and 18,514.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,621.69, 46,397.53 and 18,514.05 is: 25,549.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,621.69 : 46,397.53 = 18,514.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,621.69/46,397.53 = 18,514.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,621.69x = 46,397.53 × 18,514.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,621.69x = 859,006,190.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,006,190.30/33,621.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,549.17

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