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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,725.61, 46,541.41 and 18,618.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,725.61, 46,541.41 and 18,618.29 is: 25,693.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,725.61 : 46,541.41 = 18,618.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,725.61/46,541.41 = 18,618.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,725.61x = 46,541.41 × 18,618.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,725.61x = 866,521,258.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,521,258.94/33,725.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,693.27

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