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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,368.97, 46,044.73 and 19,219.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,368.97, 46,044.73 and 19,219.08 is: 26,519.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,368.97 : 46,044.73 = 19,219.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,368.97/46,044.73 = 19,219.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,368.97x = 46,044.73 × 19,219.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,368.97x = 884,937,546.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,937,546.14/33,368.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,519.77

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