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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,340.24, 46,010.96 and 18,232

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,340.24, 46,010.96 and 18,232 is: 25,160.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,340.24 : 46,010.96 = 18,232 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,340.24/46,010.96 = 18,232/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,340.24x = 46,010.96 × 18,232
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,340.24x = 838,871,822.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,871,822.72/33,340.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,160.94

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