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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,464.83, 46,180.66 and 18,357.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,464.83, 46,180.66 and 18,357.35 is: 25,332.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,464.83 : 46,180.66 = 18,357.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,464.83/46,180.66 = 18,357.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,464.83x = 46,180.66 × 18,357.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,464.83x = 847,754,608.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,754,608.41/33,464.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,332.71

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