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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,314.63, 45,974.21 and 18,410.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,314.63, 45,974.21 and 18,410.63 is: 25,406.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,314.63 : 45,974.21 = 18,410.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,314.63/45,974.21 = 18,410.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,314.63x = 45,974.21 × 18,410.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,314.63x = 846,413,847.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,413,847.93/33,314.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,406.67

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