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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,403.68, 46,081.44 and 19,251.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,403.68, 46,081.44 and 19,251.36 is: 26,557.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,403.68 : 46,081.44 = 19,251.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,403.68/46,081.44 = 19,251.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,403.68x = 46,081.44 × 19,251.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,403.68x = 887,130,390.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,130,390.76/33,403.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,557.86

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