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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,507.72, 46,240.70 and 18,401.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,507.72, 46,240.70 and 18,401.36 is: 25,393.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,507.72 : 46,240.70 = 18,401.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,507.72/46,240.70 = 18,401.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,507.72x = 46,240.70 × 18,401.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,507.72x = 850,891,444.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,891,444.14/33,507.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,393.89

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