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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,510.15, 46,247.70 and 19,171.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,510.15, 46,247.70 and 19,171.29 is: 26,458.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,510.15 : 46,247.70 = 19,171.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,510.15/46,247.70 = 19,171.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,510.15x = 46,247.70 × 19,171.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,510.15x = 886,628,068.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,628,068.53/33,510.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,458.49

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