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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,362.76, 46,040.04 and 18,255

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,362.76, 46,040.04 and 18,255 is: 25,191.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,362.76 : 46,040.04 = 18,255 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,362.76/46,040.04 = 18,255/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,362.76x = 46,040.04 × 18,255
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,362.76x = 840,460,930.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,460,930.20/33,362.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,191.59

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