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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,497.83, 46,231.72 and 19,160.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,497.83, 46,231.72 and 19,160.68 is: 26,444.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,497.83 : 46,231.72 = 19,160.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,497.83/46,231.72 = 19,160.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,497.83x = 46,231.72 × 19,160.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,497.83x = 885,831,192.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,831,192.77/33,497.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,444.44

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