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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,389.70, 46,076.36 and 18,282.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,389.70, 46,076.36 and 18,282.09 is: 25,228.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,389.70 : 46,076.36 = 18,282.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,389.70/46,076.36 = 18,282.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,389.70x = 46,076.36 × 18,282.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,389.70x = 842,371,884.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,371,884.31/33,389.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,228.50

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