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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,368.55, 46,048.20 and 18,261.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,368.55, 46,048.20 and 18,261.03 is: 25,200.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,368.55 : 46,048.20 = 18,261.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,368.55/46,048.20 = 18,261.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,368.55x = 46,048.20 × 18,261.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,368.55x = 840,887,561.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,887,561.65/33,368.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,200.00

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