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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,657.70, 46,447.96 and 18,550.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,657.70, 46,447.96 and 18,550.39 is: 25,599.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,657.70 : 46,447.96 = 18,550.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,657.70/46,447.96 = 18,550.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,657.70x = 46,447.96 × 18,550.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,657.70x = 861,627,772.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,627,772.70/33,657.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,599.72

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