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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,458.83, 46,170.88 and 18,351.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,458.83, 46,170.88 and 18,351.16 is: 25,323.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,458.83 : 46,170.88 = 18,351.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,458.83/46,170.88 = 18,351.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,458.83x = 46,170.88 × 18,351.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,458.83x = 847,289,044.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,289,044.92/33,458.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,323.33

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