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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,498.74, 46,228.34 and 18,392.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,498.74, 46,228.34 and 18,392.37 is: 25,381.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,498.74 : 46,228.34 = 18,392.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,498.74/46,228.34 = 18,392.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,498.74x = 46,228.34 × 18,392.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,498.74x = 850,248,641.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,248,641.80/33,498.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,381.51

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