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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,362.52, 46,039.80 and 18,254.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,362.52, 46,039.80 and 18,254.88 is: 25,191.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,362.52 : 46,039.80 = 18,254.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,362.52/46,039.80 = 18,254.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,362.52x = 46,039.80 × 18,254.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,362.52x = 840,451,024.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,451,024.22/33,362.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,191.47

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