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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,462.28, 46,172.70 and 19,312.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,462.28, 46,172.70 and 19,312.48 is: 26,648.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,462.28 : 46,172.70 = 19,312.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,462.28/46,172.70 = 19,312.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,462.28x = 46,172.70 × 19,312.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,462.28x = 891,709,345.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,709,345.30/33,462.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,648.19

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