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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,375, 46,057.64 and 18,471

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,375, 46,057.64 and 18,471 is: 25,490.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,375 : 46,057.64 = 18,471 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,375/46,057.64 = 18,471/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,375x = 46,057.64 × 18,471
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,375x = 850,730,576.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,730,576.09/33,375
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,490.05

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