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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,377.28, 46,060.74 and 18,473.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,377.28, 46,060.74 and 18,473.28 is: 25,493.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,377.28 : 46,060.74 = 18,473.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,377.28/46,060.74 = 18,473.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,377.28x = 46,060.74 × 18,473.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,377.28x = 850,892,947.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,892,947.03/33,377.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,493.18

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