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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,512.07, 46,243.89 and 19,171.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,512.07, 46,243.89 and 19,171.41 is: 26,454.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,512.07 : 46,243.89 = 19,171.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,512.07/46,243.89 = 19,171.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,512.07x = 46,243.89 × 19,171.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,512.07x = 886,560,575.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,560,575.18/33,512.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,454.96

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