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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,663, 46,454.67 and 18,555.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,663, 46,454.67 and 18,555.66 is: 25,606.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,663 : 46,454.67 = 18,555.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,663/46,454.67 = 18,555.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,663x = 46,454.67 × 18,555.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,663x = 861,997,061.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,997,061.93/33,663
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,606.66

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