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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,371.38, 46,049.88 and 19,225.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,371.38, 46,049.88 and 19,225.36 is: 26,529.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,371.38 : 46,049.88 = 19,225.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,371.38/46,049.88 = 19,225.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,371.38x = 46,049.88 × 19,225.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,371.38x = 885,325,520.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,325,520.96/33,371.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,529.48

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