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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,465.73, 46,185.68 and 18,361.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,465.73, 46,185.68 and 18,361.32 is: 25,340.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,465.73 : 46,185.68 = 18,361.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,465.73/46,185.68 = 18,361.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,465.73x = 46,185.68 × 18,361.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,465.73x = 848,030,049.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,030,049.90/33,465.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,340.25

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