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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,443.60, 46,149.44 and 18,336

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,443.60, 46,149.44 and 18,336 is: 25,302.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,443.60 : 46,149.44 = 18,336 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,443.60/46,149.44 = 18,336/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,443.60x = 46,149.44 × 18,336
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,443.60x = 846,196,131.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,196,131.84/33,443.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,302.18

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