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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,621.91, 46,398.53 and 18,514.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,621.91, 46,398.53 and 18,514.63 is: 25,550.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,621.91 : 46,398.53 = 18,514.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,621.91/46,398.53 = 18,514.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,621.91x = 46,398.53 × 18,514.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,621.91x = 859,051,615.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,051,615.49/33,621.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,550.35

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