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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,552.08, 46,302.96 and 18,445.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,552.08, 46,302.96 and 18,445.28 is: 25,455.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,552.08 : 46,302.96 = 18,445.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,552.08/46,302.96 = 18,445.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,552.08x = 46,302.96 × 18,445.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,552.08x = 854,071,062.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,071,062.03/33,552.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,455.09

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