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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,502.49, 46,233.92 and 18,396.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,502.49, 46,233.92 and 18,396.50 is: 25,387.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,502.49 : 46,233.92 = 18,396.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,502.49/46,233.92 = 18,396.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,502.49x = 46,233.92 × 18,396.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,502.49x = 850,542,217.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,542,217.30/33,502.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,387.44

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