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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,477.78, 46,198.62 and 18,370.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,477.78, 46,198.62 and 18,370.56 is: 25,350.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,477.78 : 46,198.62 = 18,370.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,477.78/46,198.62 = 18,370.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,477.78x = 46,198.62 × 18,370.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,477.78x = 848,694,520.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,694,520.63/33,477.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,350.98

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