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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,416.62, 46,117.56 and 19,274.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,416.62, 46,117.56 and 19,274.02 is: 26,599.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,416.62 : 46,117.56 = 19,274.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,416.62/46,117.56 = 19,274.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,416.62x = 46,117.56 × 19,274.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,416.62x = 888,870,773.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,870,773.79/33,416.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,599.66

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