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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,350.52, 46,023.04 and 18,243

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,350.52, 46,023.04 and 18,243 is: 25,174.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,350.52 : 46,023.04 = 18,243 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,350.52/46,023.04 = 18,243/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,350.52x = 46,023.04 × 18,243
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,350.52x = 839,598,318.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,598,318.72/33,350.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,174.97

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