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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,751.73, 46,577.82 and 18,644.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,751.73, 46,577.82 and 18,644.33 is: 25,729.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,751.73 : 46,577.82 = 18,644.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,751.73/46,577.82 = 18,644.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,751.73x = 46,577.82 × 18,644.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,751.73x = 868,412,246.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,412,246.76/33,751.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,729.41

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