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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,470.94, 46,189.51 and 18,363.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,470.94, 46,189.51 and 18,363.74 is: 25,341.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,470.94 : 46,189.51 = 18,363.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,470.94/46,189.51 = 18,363.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,470.94x = 46,189.51 × 18,363.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,470.94x = 848,211,875.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,211,875.51/33,470.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,341.74

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