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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,436.65, 46,141.92 and 18,329.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,436.65, 46,141.92 and 18,329.34 is: 25,294.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,436.65 : 46,141.92 = 18,329.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,436.65/46,141.92 = 18,329.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,436.65x = 46,141.92 × 18,329.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,436.65x = 845,750,939.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,750,939.93/33,436.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,294.13

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