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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,563.82, 46,327.41 and 19,231.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,563.82, 46,327.41 and 19,231.68 is: 26,545.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,563.82 : 46,327.41 = 19,231.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,563.82/46,327.41 = 19,231.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,563.82x = 46,327.41 × 19,231.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,563.82x = 890,953,924.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,953,924.35/33,563.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,545.07

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