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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,363.68, 46,041.52 and 18,256.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,363.68, 46,041.52 and 18,256.64 is: 25,193.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,363.68 : 46,041.52 = 18,256.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,363.68/46,041.52 = 18,256.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,363.68x = 46,041.52 × 18,256.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,363.68x = 840,563,455.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,563,455.69/33,363.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,193.97

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