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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,494.83, 46,227.58 and 19,157.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,494.83, 46,227.58 and 19,157.68 is: 26,440.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,494.83 : 46,227.58 = 19,157.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,494.83/46,227.58 = 19,157.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,494.83x = 46,227.58 × 19,157.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,494.83x = 885,612,934.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,612,934.67/33,494.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,440.29

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