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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,509.54, 46,243.86 and 18,402.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,509.54, 46,243.86 and 18,402.42 is: 25,395.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,509.54 : 46,243.86 = 18,402.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,509.54/46,243.86 = 18,402.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,509.54x = 46,243.86 × 18,402.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,509.54x = 850,998,934.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,998,934.14/33,509.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,395.72

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