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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,376.26, 46,059.36 and 18,472.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,376.26, 46,059.36 and 18,472.26 is: 25,491.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,376.26 : 46,059.36 = 18,472.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,376.26/46,059.36 = 18,472.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,376.26x = 46,059.36 × 18,472.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,376.26x = 850,820,473.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,820,473.35/33,376.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,491.79

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