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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,333.76, 46,005.42 and 19,186.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,333.76, 46,005.42 and 19,186.48 is: 26,480.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,333.76 : 46,005.42 = 19,186.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,333.76/46,005.42 = 19,186.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,333.76x = 46,005.42 × 19,186.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,333.76x = 882,682,070.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,682,070.72/33,333.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,480.12

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