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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,496.73, 46,227.15 and 18,389.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,496.73, 46,227.15 and 18,389.28 is: 25,378.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,496.73 : 46,227.15 = 18,389.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,496.73/46,227.15 = 18,389.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,496.73x = 46,227.15 × 18,389.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,496.73x = 850,084,004.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,084,004.95/33,496.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,378.12

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