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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,369.39, 46,049.33 and 18,261.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,369.39, 46,049.33 and 18,261.78 is: 25,201.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,369.39 : 46,049.33 = 18,261.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,369.39/46,049.33 = 18,261.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,369.39x = 46,049.33 × 18,261.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,369.39x = 840,942,503.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,942,503.85/33,369.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,201.02

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