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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,462.62, 46,182.52 and 19,315.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,462.62, 46,182.52 and 19,315.45 is: 26,657.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,462.62 : 46,182.52 = 19,315.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,462.62/46,182.52 = 19,315.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,462.62x = 46,182.52 × 19,315.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,462.62x = 892,036,155.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,036,155.93/33,462.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,657.69

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