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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,371, 46,053.42 and 18,467

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,371, 46,053.42 and 18,467 is: 25,485.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,371 : 46,053.42 = 18,467 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,371/46,053.42 = 18,467/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,371x = 46,053.42 × 18,467
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,371x = 850,468,507.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,468,507.14/33,371
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,485.26

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