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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,357.42, 46,036.96 and 19,209.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,357.42, 46,036.96 and 19,209.96 is: 26,511.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,357.42 : 46,036.96 = 19,209.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,357.42/46,036.96 = 19,209.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,357.42x = 46,036.96 × 19,209.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,357.42x = 884,368,112.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,368,112.10/33,357.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,511.89

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