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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,379.38, 46,065.77 and 19,233.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,379.38, 46,065.77 and 19,233.14 is: 26,543.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,379.38 : 46,065.77 = 19,233.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,379.38/46,065.77 = 19,233.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,379.38x = 46,065.77 × 19,233.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,379.38x = 885,989,077.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,989,077.12/33,379.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,543.01

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