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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,425.82, 46,128.91 and 19,087.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,425.82, 46,128.91 and 19,087.99 is: 26,342.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,425.82 : 46,128.91 = 19,087.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,425.82/46,128.91 = 19,087.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,425.82x = 46,128.91 × 19,087.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,425.82x = 880,508,172.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,508,172.79/33,425.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,342.16

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