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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,511.68, 46,246.64 and 18,404.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,511.68, 46,246.64 and 18,404.96 is: 25,399.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,511.68 : 46,246.64 = 18,404.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,511.68/46,246.64 = 18,404.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,511.68x = 46,246.64 × 18,404.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,511.68x = 851,167,236.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,167,236.08/33,511.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,399.12

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