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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,571.63, 46,326.59 and 19,231.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,571.63, 46,326.59 and 19,231.52 is: 26,538.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,571.63 : 46,326.59 = 19,231.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,571.63/46,326.59 = 19,231.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,571.63x = 46,326.59 × 19,231.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,571.63x = 890,930,670.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,930,670.83/33,571.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,538.20

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