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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,359.74, 46,029.62 and 19,208.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,359.74, 46,029.62 and 19,208.86 is: 26,504.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,359.74 : 46,029.62 = 19,208.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,359.74/46,029.62 = 19,208.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,359.74x = 46,029.62 × 19,208.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,359.74x = 884,176,526.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,176,526.43/33,359.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,504.30

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