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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,491.76, 46,218.14 and 19,151.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,491.76, 46,218.14 and 19,151.44 is: 26,428.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,491.76 : 46,218.14 = 19,151.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,491.76/46,218.14 = 19,151.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,491.76x = 46,218.14 × 19,151.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,491.76x = 885,143,935.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,143,935.12/33,491.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,428.71

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