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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,359.41, 46,035.98 and 18,252.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,359.41, 46,035.98 and 18,252.17 is: 25,187.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,359.41 : 46,035.98 = 18,252.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,359.41/46,035.98 = 18,252.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,359.41x = 46,035.98 × 18,252.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,359.41x = 840,256,452.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,256,452.72/33,359.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,187.99

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