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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,499.73, 46,229.42 and 18,392.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,499.73, 46,229.42 and 18,392.66 is: 25,381.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,499.73 : 46,229.42 = 18,392.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,499.73/46,229.42 = 18,392.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,499.73x = 46,229.42 × 18,392.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,499.73x = 850,281,680.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,281,680.95/33,499.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,381.75

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