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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,357.78, 46,033.68 and 19,213.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,357.78, 46,033.68 and 19,213.32 is: 26,514.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,357.78 : 46,033.68 = 19,213.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,357.78/46,033.68 = 19,213.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,357.78x = 46,033.68 × 19,213.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,357.78x = 884,459,824.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,459,824.62/33,357.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,514.35

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