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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,460.83, 46,172.58 and 19,318.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,460.83, 46,172.58 and 19,318.23 is: 26,657.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,460.83 : 46,172.58 = 19,318.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,460.83/46,172.58 = 19,318.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,460.83x = 46,172.58 × 19,318.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,460.83x = 891,972,520.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,972,520.13/33,460.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,657.21

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