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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,413.84, 46,111 and 19,266.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,413.84, 46,111 and 19,266.56 is: 26,587.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,413.84 : 46,111 = 19,266.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,413.84/46,111 = 19,266.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,413.84x = 46,111 × 19,266.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,413.84x = 888,400,348.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,400,348.16/33,413.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,587.80

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