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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,499.74, 46,229.72 and 18,393.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,499.74, 46,229.72 and 18,393.37 is: 25,382.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,499.74 : 46,229.72 = 18,393.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,499.74/46,229.72 = 18,393.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,499.74x = 46,229.72 × 18,393.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,499.74x = 850,320,252.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,320,252.99/33,499.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,382.89

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