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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,481.28, 46,204.65 and 18,373.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,481.28, 46,204.65 and 18,373.68 is: 25,355.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,481.28 : 46,204.65 = 18,373.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,481.28/46,204.65 = 18,373.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,481.28x = 46,204.65 × 18,373.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,481.28x = 848,949,453.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,949,453.61/33,481.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,355.95

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