Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,746.96, 46,571.14 and 18,640
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 33,746.96, 46,571.14 and 18,640 is: 25,723.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
33,746.96 : 46,571.14 = 18,640 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
33,746.96/46,571.14 = 18,640/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
33,746.96x = 46,571.14 × 18,640 - Step 4: Simplify right side
33,746.96x = 868,086,049.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 868,086,049.60/33,746.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 25,723.39
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