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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,473, 46,193.17 and 18,364.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,473, 46,193.17 and 18,364.70 is: 25,343.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,473 : 46,193.17 = 18,364.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,473/46,193.17 = 18,364.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,473x = 46,193.17 × 18,364.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,473x = 848,323,709.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,323,709.10/33,473
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,343.52

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