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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,377.76, 46,072.83 and 19,236.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,377.76, 46,072.83 and 19,236.24 is: 26,552.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,377.76 : 46,072.83 = 19,236.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,377.76/46,072.83 = 19,236.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,377.76x = 46,072.83 × 19,236.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,377.76x = 886,268,015.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,268,015.36/33,377.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,552.65

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