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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,462.76, 46,179.21 and 18,354.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,462.76, 46,179.21 and 18,354.51 is: 25,329.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,462.76 : 46,179.21 = 18,354.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,462.76/46,179.21 = 18,354.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,462.76x = 46,179.21 × 18,354.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,462.76x = 847,596,771.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,596,771.74/33,462.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,329.55

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