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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,393.78, 46,087.65 and 19,246.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,393.78, 46,087.65 and 19,246.68 is: 26,562.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,393.78 : 46,087.65 = 19,246.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,393.78/46,087.65 = 19,246.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,393.78x = 46,087.65 × 19,246.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,393.78x = 887,034,251.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,034,251.50/33,393.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,562.86

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