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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,755.67, 46,583.04 and 18,441.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,755.67, 46,583.04 and 18,441.81 is: 25,449.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,755.67 : 46,583.04 = 18,441.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,755.67/46,583.04 = 18,441.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,755.67x = 46,583.04 × 18,441.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,755.67x = 859,075,572.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,075,572.90/33,755.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,449.82

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