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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,652.72, 46,440.48 and 18,546

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,652.72, 46,440.48 and 18,546 is: 25,593.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,652.72 : 46,440.48 = 18,546 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,652.72/46,440.48 = 18,546/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,652.72x = 46,440.48 × 18,546
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,652.72x = 861,285,142.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,285,142.08/33,652.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,593.33

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