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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,663.53, 46,453.55 and 18,555.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,663.53, 46,453.55 and 18,555.36 is: 25,605.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,663.53 : 46,453.55 = 18,555.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,663.53/46,453.55 = 18,555.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,663.53x = 46,453.55 × 18,555.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,663.53x = 861,962,343.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,962,343.53/33,663.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,605.23

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