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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,512.04, 46,247.10 and 18,406.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,512.04, 46,247.10 and 18,406.06 is: 25,400.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,512.04 : 46,247.10 = 18,406.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,512.04/46,247.10 = 18,406.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,512.04x = 46,247.10 × 18,406.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,512.04x = 851,226,712.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,226,712.79/33,512.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,400.62

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