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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,512.54, 46,247.79 and 18,406.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,512.54, 46,247.79 and 18,406.56 is: 25,401.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,512.54 : 46,247.79 = 18,406.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,512.54/46,247.79 = 18,406.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,512.54x = 46,247.79 × 18,406.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,512.54x = 851,262,629.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,262,629.47/33,512.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,401.32

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