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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,512.67, 46,248.03 and 18,406.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,512.67, 46,248.03 and 18,406.74 is: 25,401.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,512.67 : 46,248.03 = 18,406.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,512.67/46,248.03 = 18,406.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,512.67x = 46,248.03 × 18,406.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,512.67x = 851,275,637.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,275,637.15/33,512.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,401.61

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