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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,457.76, 46,172.31 and 18,349.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,457.76, 46,172.31 and 18,349.50 is: 25,322.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,457.76 : 46,172.31 = 18,349.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,457.76/46,172.31 = 18,349.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,457.76x = 46,172.31 × 18,349.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,457.76x = 847,238,802.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,238,802.35/33,457.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,322.64

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