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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,477.65, 46,199.16 and 19,137.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,477.65, 46,199.16 and 19,137.79 is: 26,410.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,477.65 : 46,199.16 = 19,137.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,477.65/46,199.16 = 19,137.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,477.65x = 46,199.16 × 19,137.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,477.65x = 884,150,009.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,150,009.94/33,477.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,410.15

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