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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,502.79, 46,234.43 and 18,396.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,502.79, 46,234.43 and 18,396.09 is: 25,386.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,502.79 : 46,234.43 = 18,396.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,502.79/46,234.43 = 18,396.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,502.79x = 46,234.43 × 18,396.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,502.79x = 850,532,643.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,532,643.40/33,502.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,386.92

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