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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,652.62, 46,442.67 and 18,545.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,652.62, 46,442.67 and 18,545.28 is: 25,593.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,652.62 : 46,442.67 = 18,545.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,652.62/46,442.67 = 18,545.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,652.62x = 46,442.67 × 18,545.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,652.62x = 861,292,319.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,292,319.10/33,652.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,593.62

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