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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,408.84, 46,104.10 and 19,261.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,408.84, 46,104.10 and 19,261.56 is: 26,580.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,408.84 : 46,104.10 = 19,261.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,408.84/46,104.10 = 19,261.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,408.84x = 46,104.10 × 19,261.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,408.84x = 888,036,888.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,036,888.40/33,408.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,580.90

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