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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,768.49, 46,598.18 and 18,661

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,768.49, 46,598.18 and 18,661 is: 25,750.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,768.49 : 46,598.18 = 18,661 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,768.49/46,598.18 = 18,661/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,768.49x = 46,598.18 × 18,661
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,768.49x = 869,568,543.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,568,543.68/33,768.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,750.89

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