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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,365.61, 46,061.19 and 19,215.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,365.61, 46,061.19 and 19,215.72 is: 26,527.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,365.61 : 46,061.19 = 19,215.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,365.61/46,061.19 = 19,215.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,365.61x = 46,061.19 × 19,215.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,365.61x = 885,098,929.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,098,929.91/33,365.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,527.28

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