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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,512.54, 46,247.05 and 18,199.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,512.54, 46,247.05 and 18,199.38 is: 25,115.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,512.54 : 46,247.05 = 18,199.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,512.54/46,247.05 = 18,199.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,512.54x = 46,247.05 × 18,199.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,512.54x = 841,667,833.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,667,833.00/33,512.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,115.02

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