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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,462.08, 46,176 and 19,314.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,462.08, 46,176 and 19,314.08 is: 26,652.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,462.08 : 46,176 = 19,314.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,462.08/46,176 = 19,314.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,462.08x = 46,176 × 19,314.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,462.08x = 891,846,958.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,846,958.08/33,462.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,652.47

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