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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,346.26, 46,017.18 and 18,238.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,346.26, 46,017.18 and 18,238.87 is: 25,169.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,346.26 : 46,017.18 = 18,238.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,346.26/46,017.18 = 18,238.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,346.26x = 46,017.18 × 18,238.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,346.26x = 839,301,363.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,301,363.79/33,346.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,169.28

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