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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,514.58, 46,237.25 and 19,171.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,514.58, 46,237.25 and 19,171.50 is: 26,449.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,514.58 : 46,237.25 = 19,171.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,514.58/46,237.25 = 19,171.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,514.58x = 46,237.25 × 19,171.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,514.58x = 886,437,342.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,437,342.52/33,514.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,449.31

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