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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,369.27, 46,049.58 and 18,261.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,369.27, 46,049.58 and 18,261.92 is: 25,201.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,369.27 : 46,049.58 = 18,261.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,369.27/46,049.58 = 18,261.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,369.27x = 46,049.58 × 18,261.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,369.27x = 840,953,861.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,953,861.12/33,369.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,201.45

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