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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,366.65, 46,045.98 and 18,259.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,366.65, 46,045.98 and 18,259.31 is: 25,197.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,366.65 : 46,045.98 = 18,259.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,366.65/46,045.98 = 18,259.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,366.65x = 46,045.98 × 18,259.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,366.65x = 840,767,777.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,767,777.43/33,366.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,197.85

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