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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,503.65, 46,235.91 and 18,397.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,503.65, 46,235.91 and 18,397.28 is: 25,388.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,503.65 : 46,235.91 = 18,397.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,503.65/46,235.91 = 18,397.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,503.65x = 46,235.91 × 18,397.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,503.65x = 850,615,166.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,615,166.90/33,503.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,388.73

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