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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,572.13, 46,329.84 and 18,258.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,572.13, 46,329.84 and 18,258.82 is: 25,197.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,572.13 : 46,329.84 = 18,258.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,572.13/46,329.84 = 18,258.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,572.13x = 46,329.84 × 18,258.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,572.13x = 845,927,977.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,927,977.54/33,572.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,197.33

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