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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,745.93, 46,569.74 and 18,638.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,745.93, 46,569.74 and 18,638.98 is: 25,721.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,745.93 : 46,569.74 = 18,638.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,745.93/46,569.74 = 18,638.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,745.93x = 46,569.74 × 18,638.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,745.93x = 868,012,452.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,012,452.47/33,745.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,721.99

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