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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,551.38, 46,300.86 and 18,445

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,551.38, 46,300.86 and 18,445 is: 25,454.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,551.38 : 46,300.86 = 18,445 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,551.38/46,300.86 = 18,445/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,551.38x = 46,300.86 × 18,445
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,551.38x = 854,019,362.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,019,362.70/33,551.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,454.08

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