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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,341.73, 46,011.06 and 18,234.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,341.73, 46,011.06 and 18,234.04 is: 25,162.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,341.73 : 46,011.06 = 18,234.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,341.73/46,011.06 = 18,234.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,341.73x = 46,011.06 × 18,234.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,341.73x = 838,967,401.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,967,401.60/33,341.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,162.69

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