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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,377.78, 46,078.00 and 19,227.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,377.78, 46,078.00 and 19,227.89 is: 26,544.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,377.78 : 46,078.00 = 19,227.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,377.78/46,078.00 = 19,227.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,377.78x = 46,078.00 × 19,227.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,377.78x = 885,982,782.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,982,782.55/33,377.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,544.09

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