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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,376.89, 46,059.72 and 18,063.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,376.89, 46,059.72 and 18,063.09 is: 24,926.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,376.89 : 46,059.72 = 18,063.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,376.89/46,059.72 = 18,063.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,376.89x = 46,059.72 × 18,063.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,376.89x = 831,980,867.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,980,867.73/33,376.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,926.85

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