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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,521.72, 46,259.33 and 18,414.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,521.72, 46,259.33 and 18,414.03 is: 25,411.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,521.72 : 46,259.33 = 18,414.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,521.72/46,259.33 = 18,414.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,521.72x = 46,259.33 × 18,414.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,521.72x = 851,820,598.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,820,598.33/33,521.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,411.01

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