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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,501.59, 46,232.91 and 19,162.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,501.59, 46,232.91 and 19,162.73 is: 26,444.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,501.59 : 46,232.91 = 19,162.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,501.59/46,232.91 = 19,162.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,501.59x = 46,232.91 × 19,162.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,501.59x = 885,948,540.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,948,540.28/33,501.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,444.97

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