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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,504.40, 46,235.73 and 18,397

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,504.40, 46,235.73 and 18,397 is: 25,387.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,504.40 : 46,235.73 = 18,397 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,504.40/46,235.73 = 18,397/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,504.40x = 46,235.73 × 18,397
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,504.40x = 850,598,724.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,598,724.81/33,504.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,387.67

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