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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,486.36, 46,211.02 and 18,379.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,486.36, 46,211.02 and 18,379.26 is: 25,363.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,486.36 : 46,211.02 = 18,379.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,486.36/46,211.02 = 18,379.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,486.36x = 46,211.02 × 18,379.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,486.36x = 849,324,351.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,324,351.45/33,486.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,363.29

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