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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,408.61, 46,104.18 and 19,261.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,408.61, 46,104.18 and 19,261.44 is: 26,580.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,408.61 : 46,104.18 = 19,261.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,408.61/46,104.18 = 19,261.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,408.61x = 46,104.18 × 19,261.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,408.61x = 888,032,896.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,032,896.82/33,408.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,580.96

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