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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,465.58, 46,182.86 and 18,358.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,465.58, 46,182.86 and 18,358.27 is: 25,334.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,465.58 : 46,182.86 = 18,358.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,465.58/46,182.86 = 18,358.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,465.58x = 46,182.86 × 18,358.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,465.58x = 847,837,309.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,837,309.81/33,465.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,334.61

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