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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,361.76, 46,038.66 and 18,254

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,361.76, 46,038.66 and 18,254 is: 25,190.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,361.76 : 46,038.66 = 18,254 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,361.76/46,038.66 = 18,254/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,361.76x = 46,038.66 × 18,254
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,361.76x = 840,389,699.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,389,699.64/33,361.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,190.21

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