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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,377.58, 46,071.32 and 19,239.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,377.58, 46,071.32 and 19,239.84 is: 26,556.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,377.58 : 46,071.32 = 19,239.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,377.58/46,071.32 = 19,239.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,377.58x = 46,071.32 × 19,239.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,377.58x = 886,404,729.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,404,729.19/33,377.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,556.89

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