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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,472.52, 46,186.86 and 19,322.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,472.52, 46,186.86 and 19,322.64 is: 26,662.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,472.52 : 46,186.86 = 19,322.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,472.52/46,186.86 = 19,322.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,472.52x = 46,186.86 × 19,322.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,472.52x = 892,452,068.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,452,068.51/33,472.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,662.23

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