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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,526.74, 46,272.51 and 19,187.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,526.74, 46,272.51 and 19,187.16 is: 26,481.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,526.74 : 46,272.51 = 19,187.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,526.74/46,272.51 = 19,187.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,526.74x = 46,272.51 × 19,187.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,526.74x = 887,838,052.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,838,052.97/33,526.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,481.49

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