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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,447.96, 46,158.73 and 18,342.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,447.96, 46,158.73 and 18,342.07 is: 25,312.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,447.96 : 46,158.73 = 18,342.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,447.96/46,158.73 = 18,342.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,447.96x = 46,158.73 × 18,342.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,447.96x = 846,646,495.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,646,495.52/33,447.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,312.35

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