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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,420.64, 46,121.52 and 19,274.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,420.64, 46,121.52 and 19,274.08 is: 26,598.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,420.64 : 46,121.52 = 19,274.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,420.64/46,121.52 = 19,274.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,420.64x = 46,121.52 × 19,274.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,420.64x = 888,949,866.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,949,866.20/33,420.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,598.83

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