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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,525.66, 46,258.85 and 19,189.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,525.66, 46,258.85 and 19,189.88 is: 26,478.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,525.66 : 46,258.85 = 19,189.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,525.66/46,258.85 = 19,189.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,525.66x = 46,258.85 × 19,189.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,525.66x = 887,701,453.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,701,453.19/33,525.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,478.27

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