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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,544.41, 46,291.76 and 18,438.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,544.41, 46,291.76 and 18,438.53 is: 25,445.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,544.41 : 46,291.76 = 18,438.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,544.41/46,291.76 = 18,438.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,544.41x = 46,291.76 × 18,438.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,544.41x = 853,551,681.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,551,681.86/33,544.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,445.42

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