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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,483, 46,206.72 and 18,377.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,483, 46,206.72 and 18,377.12 is: 25,360.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,483 : 46,206.72 = 18,377.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,483/46,206.72 = 18,377.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,483x = 46,206.72 × 18,377.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,483x = 849,146,438.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,146,438.25/33,483
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,360.52

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