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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,382.29, 46,072.62 and 19,042.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,382.29, 46,072.62 and 19,042.05 is: 26,280.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,382.29 : 46,072.62 = 19,042.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,382.29/46,072.62 = 19,042.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,382.29x = 46,072.62 × 19,042.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,382.29x = 877,317,133.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,317,133.67/33,382.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,280.92

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