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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,385.63, 46,072.05 and 19,045.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,385.63, 46,072.05 and 19,045.44 is: 26,282.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,385.63 : 46,072.05 = 19,045.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,385.63/46,072.05 = 19,045.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,385.63x = 46,072.05 × 19,045.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,385.63x = 877,462,301.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,462,301.16/33,385.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,282.63

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