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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,511.15, 46,249.08 and 19,172.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,511.15, 46,249.08 and 19,172.29 is: 26,459.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,511.15 : 46,249.08 = 19,172.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,511.15/46,249.08 = 19,172.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,511.15x = 46,249.08 × 19,172.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,511.15x = 886,700,773.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,700,773.99/33,511.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,459.87

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