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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,752.98, 46,579.44 and 18,646

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,752.98, 46,579.44 and 18,646 is: 25,731.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,752.98 : 46,579.44 = 18,646 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,752.98/46,579.44 = 18,646/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,752.98x = 46,579.44 × 18,646
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,752.98x = 868,520,238.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,520,238.24/33,752.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,731.66

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