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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,462.77, 46,178.24 and 19,315.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,462.77, 46,178.24 and 19,315.31 is: 26,654.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,462.77 : 46,178.24 = 19,315.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,462.77/46,178.24 = 19,315.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,462.77x = 46,178.24 × 19,315.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,462.77x = 891,946,693.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,946,693.39/33,462.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,654.90

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