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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,347.56, 46,017.72 and 18,237.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,347.56, 46,017.72 and 18,237.20 is: 25,166.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,347.56 : 46,017.72 = 18,237.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,347.56/46,017.72 = 18,237.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,347.56x = 46,017.72 × 18,237.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,347.56x = 839,234,363.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,234,363.18/33,347.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,166.29

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