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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,462.81, 46,178.19 and 19,315.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,462.81, 46,178.19 and 19,315.35 is: 26,654.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,462.81 : 46,178.19 = 19,315.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,462.81/46,178.19 = 19,315.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,462.81x = 46,178.19 × 19,315.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,462.81x = 891,947,902.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,947,902.22/33,462.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,654.90

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