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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,430.52, 46,133.76 and 18,324.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,430.52, 46,133.76 and 18,324.02 is: 25,286.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,430.52 : 46,133.76 = 18,324.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,430.52/46,133.76 = 18,324.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,430.52x = 46,133.76 × 18,324.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,430.52x = 845,355,940.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,355,940.92/33,430.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,286.95

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