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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,691.70, 46,494.16 and 18,585

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,691.70, 46,494.16 and 18,585 is: 25,647.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,691.70 : 46,494.16 = 18,585 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,691.70/46,494.16 = 18,585/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,691.70x = 46,494.16 × 18,585
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,691.70x = 864,093,963.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,093,963.60/33,691.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,647.09

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