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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,369.34, 46,059.94 and 19,231.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,369.34, 46,059.94 and 19,231.60 is: 26,545.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,369.34 : 46,059.94 = 19,231.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,369.34/46,059.94 = 19,231.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,369.34x = 46,059.94 × 19,231.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,369.34x = 885,806,342.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,806,342.10/33,369.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,545.52

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