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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,661.58, 46,450.97 and 18,554.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,661.58, 46,450.97 and 18,554.87 is: 25,604.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,661.58 : 46,450.97 = 18,554.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,661.58/46,450.97 = 18,554.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,661.58x = 46,450.97 × 18,554.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,661.58x = 861,891,802.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,891,802.66/33,661.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,604.62

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