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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,411.73, 46,108.17 and 18,305.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,411.73, 46,108.17 and 18,305.33 is: 25,261.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,411.73 : 46,108.17 = 18,305.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,411.73/46,108.17 = 18,305.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,411.73x = 46,108.17 × 18,305.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,411.73x = 844,025,267.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,025,267.55/33,411.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,261.35

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