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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,424.82, 46,127.53 and 19,086.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,424.82, 46,127.53 and 19,086.99 is: 26,340.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,424.82 : 46,127.53 = 19,086.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,424.82/46,127.53 = 19,086.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,424.82x = 46,127.53 × 19,086.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,424.82x = 880,435,554.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,435,554.72/33,424.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,340.77

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