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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,415.67, 46,115.15 and 19,079.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,415.67, 46,115.15 and 19,079.38 is: 26,330.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,415.67 : 46,115.15 = 19,079.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,415.67/46,115.15 = 19,079.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,415.67x = 46,115.15 × 19,079.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,415.67x = 879,848,470.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,848,470.61/33,415.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,330.42

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