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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,423.72, 46,113.42 and 19,276.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,423.72, 46,113.42 and 19,276.20 is: 26,594.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,423.72 : 46,113.42 = 19,276.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,423.72/46,113.42 = 19,276.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,423.72x = 46,113.42 × 19,276.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,423.72x = 888,891,506.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,891,506.60/33,423.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,594.63

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