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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,341.54, 46,009.46 and 18,231.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,341.54, 46,009.46 and 18,231.18 is: 25,158.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,341.54 : 46,009.46 = 18,231.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,341.54/46,009.46 = 18,231.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,341.54x = 46,009.46 × 18,231.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,341.54x = 838,806,746.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,806,746.96/33,341.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,158.01

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