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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,429.96, 46,132.62 and 18,322.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,429.96, 46,132.62 and 18,322.26 is: 25,284.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,429.96 : 46,132.62 = 18,322.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,429.96/46,132.62 = 18,322.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,429.96x = 46,132.62 × 18,322.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,429.96x = 845,253,858.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,253,858.12/33,429.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,284.32

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