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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,495.83, 46,228.96 and 19,158.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,495.83, 46,228.96 and 19,158.68 is: 26,441.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,495.83 : 46,228.96 = 19,158.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,495.83/46,228.96 = 19,158.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,495.83x = 46,228.96 × 19,158.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,495.83x = 885,685,851.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,685,851.37/33,495.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,441.68

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