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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,507.72, 46,237.86 and 18,399.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,507.72, 46,237.86 and 18,399.96 is: 25,390.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,507.72 : 46,237.86 = 18,399.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,507.72/46,237.86 = 18,399.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,507.72x = 46,237.86 × 18,399.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,507.72x = 850,774,774.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,774,774.49/33,507.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,390.41

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