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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,342.78, 46,018.35 and 19,194.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,342.78, 46,018.35 and 19,194.78 is: 26,491.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,342.78 : 46,018.35 = 19,194.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,342.78/46,018.35 = 19,194.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,342.78x = 46,018.35 × 19,194.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,342.78x = 883,312,104.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,312,104.21/33,342.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,491.86

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