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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,407.97, 46,106.88 and 19,261.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,407.97, 46,106.88 and 19,261.32 is: 26,582.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,407.97 : 46,106.88 = 19,261.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,407.97/46,106.88 = 19,261.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,407.97x = 46,106.88 × 19,261.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,407.97x = 888,079,369.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,079,369.88/33,407.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,582.86

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