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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,377, 46,060.98 and 18,473

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,377, 46,060.98 and 18,473 is: 25,493.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,377 : 46,060.98 = 18,473 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,377/46,060.98 = 18,473/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,377x = 46,060.98 × 18,473
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,377x = 850,884,483.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,884,483.54/33,377
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,493.14

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