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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,511.46, 46,246.13 and 18,404.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,511.46, 46,246.13 and 18,404.43 is: 25,398.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,511.46 : 46,246.13 = 18,404.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,511.46/46,246.13 = 18,404.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,511.46x = 46,246.13 × 18,404.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,511.46x = 851,133,570.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,133,570.33/33,511.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,398.29

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