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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,511.83, 46,246.85 and 18,406.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,511.83, 46,246.85 and 18,406.04 is: 25,400.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,511.83 : 46,246.85 = 18,406.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,511.83/46,246.85 = 18,406.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,511.83x = 46,246.85 × 18,406.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,511.83x = 851,221,116.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,221,116.73/33,511.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,400.62

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