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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,567.36, 46,321.96 and 18,460

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,567.36, 46,321.96 and 18,460 is: 25,474.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,567.36 : 46,321.96 = 18,460 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,567.36/46,321.96 = 18,460/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,567.36x = 46,321.96 × 18,460
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,567.36x = 855,103,381.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,103,381.60/33,567.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,474.25

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