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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,368.91, 46,048.48 and 18,261.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,368.91, 46,048.48 and 18,261.26 is: 25,200.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,368.91 : 46,048.48 = 18,261.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,368.91/46,048.48 = 18,261.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,368.91x = 46,048.48 × 18,261.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,368.91x = 840,903,421.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,903,421.69/33,368.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,200.21

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