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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,423.57, 46,127.25 and 19,087.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,423.57, 46,127.25 and 19,087.77 is: 26,342.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,423.57 : 46,127.25 = 19,087.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,423.57/46,127.25 = 19,087.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,423.57x = 46,127.25 × 19,087.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,423.57x = 880,466,338.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,466,338.73/33,423.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,342.68

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