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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,441.50, 46,148.96 and 18,335

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,441.50, 46,148.96 and 18,335 is: 25,302.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,441.50 : 46,148.96 = 18,335 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,441.50/46,148.96 = 18,335/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,441.50x = 46,148.96 × 18,335
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,441.50x = 846,141,181.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,141,181.60/33,441.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,302.13

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