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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,363.76, 46,041.42 and 18,256

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,363.76, 46,041.42 and 18,256 is: 25,192.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,363.76 : 46,041.42 = 18,256 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,363.76/46,041.42 = 18,256/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,363.76x = 46,041.42 × 18,256
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,363.76x = 840,532,163.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,532,163.52/33,363.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,192.97

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