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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,433.76, 46,137.96 and 18,326

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,433.76, 46,137.96 and 18,326 is: 25,289.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,433.76 : 46,137.96 = 18,326 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,433.76/46,137.96 = 18,326/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,433.76x = 46,137.96 × 18,326
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,433.76x = 845,524,254.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,524,254.96/33,433.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,289.54

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