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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,462.18, 46,177.49 and 18,354.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,462.18, 46,177.49 and 18,354.54 is: 25,329.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,462.18 : 46,177.49 = 18,354.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,462.18/46,177.49 = 18,354.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,462.18x = 46,177.49 × 18,354.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,462.18x = 847,566,633.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,566,633.19/33,462.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,329.09

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