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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,427.44, 46,129.86 and 18,523.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,427.44, 46,129.86 and 18,523.44 is: 25,562.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,427.44 : 46,129.86 = 18,523.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,427.44/46,129.86 = 18,523.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,427.44x = 46,129.86 × 18,523.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,427.44x = 854,483,693.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,483,693.92/33,427.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,562.34

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