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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,495.21, 46,223.97 and 18,389.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,495.21, 46,223.97 and 18,389.28 is: 25,377.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,495.21 : 46,223.97 = 18,389.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,495.21/46,223.97 = 18,389.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,495.21x = 46,223.97 × 18,389.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,495.21x = 850,025,527.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,025,527.04/33,495.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,377.52

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