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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,423.59, 46,127.25 and 19,087.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,423.59, 46,127.25 and 19,087.80 is: 26,342.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,423.59 : 46,127.25 = 19,087.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,423.59/46,127.25 = 19,087.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,423.59x = 46,127.25 × 19,087.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,423.59x = 880,467,722.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,467,722.55/33,423.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,342.71

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