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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,434.63, 46,140.97 and 18,327.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,434.63, 46,140.97 and 18,327.28 is: 25,292.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,434.63 : 46,140.97 = 18,327.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,434.63/46,140.97 = 18,327.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,434.63x = 46,140.97 × 18,327.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,434.63x = 845,638,598.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,638,598.81/33,434.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,292.30

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