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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,356.31, 46,031.52 and 18,248.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,356.31, 46,031.52 and 18,248.69 is: 25,183.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,356.31 : 46,031.52 = 18,248.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,356.31/46,031.52 = 18,248.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,356.31x = 46,031.52 × 18,248.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,356.31x = 840,015,122.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,015,122.22/33,356.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,183.10

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