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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,340.59, 46,008.68 and 19,195.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,340.59, 46,008.68 and 19,195.83 is: 26,489.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,340.59 : 46,008.68 = 19,195.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,340.59/46,008.68 = 19,195.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,340.59x = 46,008.68 × 19,195.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,340.59x = 883,174,703.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,174,703.83/33,340.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,489.47

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