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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,517.79, 46,254.93 and 18,410.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,517.79, 46,254.93 and 18,410.81 is: 25,407.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,517.79 : 46,254.93 = 18,410.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,517.79/46,254.93 = 18,410.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,517.79x = 46,254.93 × 18,410.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,517.79x = 851,590,496.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,590,496.52/33,517.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,407.12

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