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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,628.61, 46,406.91 and 18,522.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,628.61, 46,406.91 and 18,522.69 is: 25,560.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,628.61 : 46,406.91 = 18,522.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,628.61/46,406.91 = 18,522.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,628.61x = 46,406.91 × 18,522.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,628.61x = 859,580,703.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,580,703.22/33,628.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,560.99

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