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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,503.40, 46,234.35 and 18,396

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,503.40, 46,234.35 and 18,396 is: 25,386.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,503.40 : 46,234.35 = 18,396 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,503.40/46,234.35 = 18,396/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,503.40x = 46,234.35 × 18,396
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,503.40x = 850,527,102.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,527,102.60/33,503.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,386.29

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