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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,417.63, 46,114.68 and 18,310.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,417.63, 46,114.68 and 18,310.35 is: 25,267.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,417.63 : 46,114.68 = 18,310.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,417.63/46,114.68 = 18,310.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,417.63x = 46,114.68 × 18,310.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,417.63x = 844,375,930.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,375,930.94/33,417.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,267.38

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