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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,360.64, 46,031.28 and 19,020.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,360.64, 46,031.28 and 19,020.20 is: 26,244.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,360.64 : 46,031.28 = 19,020.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,360.64/46,031.28 = 19,020.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,360.64x = 46,031.28 × 19,020.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,360.64x = 875,524,151.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,524,151.86/33,360.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,244.23

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