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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,473.85, 46,194.39 and 18,366.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,473.85, 46,194.39 and 18,366.24 is: 25,345.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,473.85 : 46,194.39 = 18,366.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,473.85/46,194.39 = 18,366.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,473.85x = 46,194.39 × 18,366.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,473.85x = 848,417,253.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,417,253.39/33,473.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,345.67

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