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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,660.94, 46,451.84 and 18,553.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,660.94, 46,451.84 and 18,553.63 is: 25,603.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,660.94 : 46,451.84 = 18,553.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,660.94/46,451.84 = 18,553.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,660.94x = 46,451.84 × 18,553.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,660.94x = 861,850,252.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,850,252.18/33,660.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,603.87

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