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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,496.83, 46,230.34 and 19,159.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,496.83, 46,230.34 and 19,159.68 is: 26,443.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,496.83 : 46,230.34 = 19,159.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,496.83/46,230.34 = 19,159.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,496.83x = 46,230.34 × 19,159.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,496.83x = 885,758,520.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,758,520.69/33,496.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,443.06

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