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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,432.76, 46,136.58 and 18,325

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,432.76, 46,136.58 and 18,325 is: 25,288.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,432.76 : 46,136.58 = 18,325 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,432.76/46,136.58 = 18,325/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,432.76x = 46,136.58 × 18,325
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,432.76x = 845,452,828.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,452,828.50/33,432.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,288.16

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