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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,512.47, 46,247.25 and 18,406.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,512.47, 46,247.25 and 18,406.11 is: 25,400.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,512.47 : 46,247.25 = 18,406.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,512.47/46,247.25 = 18,406.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,512.47x = 46,247.25 × 18,406.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,512.47x = 851,231,970.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,231,970.70/33,512.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,400.45

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