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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,344.96, 46,014.24 and 18,440

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,344.96, 46,014.24 and 18,440 is: 25,446.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,344.96 : 46,014.24 = 18,440 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,344.96/46,014.24 = 18,440/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,344.96x = 46,014.24 × 18,440
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,344.96x = 848,502,585.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,502,585.60/33,344.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,446.20

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