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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,471.84, 46,189.58 and 18,364.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,471.84, 46,189.58 and 18,364.16 is: 25,341.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,471.84 : 46,189.58 = 18,364.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,471.84/46,189.58 = 18,364.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,471.84x = 46,189.58 × 18,364.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,471.84x = 848,232,837.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,232,837.45/33,471.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,341.69

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