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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,365.58, 46,054.35 and 19,228.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,365.58, 46,054.35 and 19,228.38 is: 26,540.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,365.58 : 46,054.35 = 19,228.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,365.58/46,054.35 = 19,228.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,365.58x = 46,054.35 × 19,228.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,365.58x = 885,550,542.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,550,542.45/33,365.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,540.84

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