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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,386.31, 46,072.96 and 18,072.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,386.31, 46,072.96 and 18,072.87 is: 24,940.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,386.31 : 46,072.96 = 18,072.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,386.31/46,072.96 = 18,072.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,386.31x = 46,072.96 × 18,072.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,386.31x = 832,670,571.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,670,571.41/33,386.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,940.48

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