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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,731.79, 46,551.68 and 18,624.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,731.79, 46,551.68 and 18,624.40 is: 25,702.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,731.79 : 46,551.68 = 18,624.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,731.79/46,551.68 = 18,624.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,731.79x = 46,551.68 × 18,624.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,731.79x = 866,997,108.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,997,108.99/33,731.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,702.67

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