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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,377.06, 46,060.35 and 18,473.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,377.06, 46,060.35 and 18,473.06 is: 25,492.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,377.06 : 46,060.35 = 18,473.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,377.06/46,060.35 = 18,473.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,377.06x = 46,060.35 × 18,473.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,377.06x = 850,875,655.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,875,655.05/33,377.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,492.83

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