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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,459.62, 46,173.87 and 18,145.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,459.62, 46,173.87 and 18,145.92 is: 25,041.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,459.62 : 46,173.87 = 18,145.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,459.62/46,173.87 = 18,145.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,459.62x = 46,173.87 × 18,145.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,459.62x = 837,867,351.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,867,351.11/33,459.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,041.15

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