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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,333.84, 46,005.71 and 19,183.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,333.84, 46,005.71 and 19,183.95 is: 26,476.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,333.84 : 46,005.71 = 19,183.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,333.84/46,005.71 = 19,183.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,333.84x = 46,005.71 × 19,183.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,333.84x = 882,571,144.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,571,144.43/33,333.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,476.73

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