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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,435.50, 46,140.68 and 18,329

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,435.50, 46,140.68 and 18,329 is: 25,293.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,435.50 : 46,140.68 = 18,329 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,435.50/46,140.68 = 18,329/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,435.50x = 46,140.68 × 18,329
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,435.50x = 845,712,523.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,712,523.72/33,435.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,293.85

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