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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,370.26, 46,062.48 and 19,228.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,370.26, 46,062.48 and 19,228.74 is: 26,542.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,370.26 : 46,062.48 = 19,228.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,370.26/46,062.48 = 19,228.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,370.26x = 46,062.48 × 19,228.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,370.26x = 885,723,451.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,723,451.68/33,370.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,542.30

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