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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,650.62, 46,439.91 and 18,543.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,650.62, 46,439.91 and 18,543.28 is: 25,590.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,650.62 : 46,439.91 = 18,543.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,650.62/46,439.91 = 18,543.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,650.62x = 46,439.91 × 18,543.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,650.62x = 861,148,161.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,148,161.59/33,650.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,590.86

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