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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,481.40, 46,202.24 and 18,371

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,481.40, 46,202.24 and 18,371 is: 25,350.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,481.40 : 46,202.24 = 18,371 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,481.40/46,202.24 = 18,371/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,481.40x = 46,202.24 × 18,371
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,481.40x = 848,781,351.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,781,351.04/33,481.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,350.83

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