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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,729.62, 46,544.84 and 18,621.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,729.62, 46,544.84 and 18,621.90 is: 25,697.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,729.62 : 46,544.84 = 18,621.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,729.62/46,544.84 = 18,621.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,729.62x = 46,544.84 × 18,621.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,729.62x = 866,753,356.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,753,356.00/33,729.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,697.10

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