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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,535.82, 46,279.28 and 19,195.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,535.82, 46,279.28 and 19,195.58 is: 26,489.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,535.82 : 46,279.28 = 19,195.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,535.82/46,279.28 = 19,195.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,535.82x = 46,279.28 × 19,195.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,535.82x = 888,357,785.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,357,785.27/33,535.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,489.82

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