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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,357.29, 46,026.97 and 19,016.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,357.29, 46,026.97 and 19,016.51 is: 26,239.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,357.29 : 46,026.97 = 19,016.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,357.29/46,026.97 = 19,016.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,357.29x = 46,026.97 × 19,016.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,357.29x = 875,272,057.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,272,057.60/33,357.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,239.31

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