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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,407.78, 46,106.62 and 19,261.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,407.78, 46,106.62 and 19,261.13 is: 26,582.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,407.78 : 46,106.62 = 19,261.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,407.78/46,106.62 = 19,261.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,407.78x = 46,106.62 × 19,261.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,407.78x = 888,065,322.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,065,322.99/33,407.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,582.59

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