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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,519.63, 46,254.33 and 18,411.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,519.63, 46,254.33 and 18,411.51 is: 25,406.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,519.63 : 46,254.33 = 18,411.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,519.63/46,254.33 = 18,411.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,519.63x = 46,254.33 × 18,411.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,519.63x = 851,611,972.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,611,972.61/33,519.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,406.37

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