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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,462.78, 46,173.39 and 19,312.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,462.78, 46,173.39 and 19,312.98 is: 26,648.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,462.78 : 46,173.39 = 19,312.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,462.78/46,173.39 = 19,312.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,462.78x = 46,173.39 × 19,312.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,462.78x = 891,745,757.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,745,757.60/33,462.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,648.88

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