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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,651.67, 46,439.10 and 18,544

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,651.67, 46,439.10 and 18,544 is: 25,590.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,651.67 : 46,439.10 = 18,544 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,651.67/46,439.10 = 18,544/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,651.67x = 46,439.10 × 18,544
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,651.67x = 861,166,670.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,166,670.40/33,651.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,590.61

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