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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,549.36, 46,298.10 and 18,443

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,549.36, 46,298.10 and 18,443 is: 25,451.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,549.36 : 46,298.10 = 18,443 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,549.36/46,298.10 = 18,443/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,549.36x = 46,298.10 × 18,443
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,549.36x = 853,875,858.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,875,858.30/33,549.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,451.33

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