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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,375.25, 46,057.98 and 18,471.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,375.25, 46,057.98 and 18,471.25 is: 25,490.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,375.25 : 46,057.98 = 18,471.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,375.25/46,057.98 = 18,471.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,375.25x = 46,057.98 × 18,471.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,375.25x = 850,748,463.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,748,463.08/33,375.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,490.40

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