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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,481.85, 46,211.79 and 19,332.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,481.85, 46,211.79 and 19,332.77 is: 26,683.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,481.85 : 46,211.79 = 19,332.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,481.85/46,211.79 = 19,332.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,481.85x = 46,211.79 × 19,332.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,481.85x = 893,401,676.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,401,676.30/33,481.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,683.17

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