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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,419.68, 46,123.36 and 19,272.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,419.68, 46,123.36 and 19,272.64 is: 26,598.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,419.68 : 46,123.36 = 19,272.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,419.68/46,123.36 = 19,272.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,419.68x = 46,123.36 × 19,272.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,419.68x = 888,918,912.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,918,912.87/33,419.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,598.67

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