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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,426.65, 46,118.88 and 19,086

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,426.65, 46,118.88 and 19,086 is: 26,333.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,426.65 : 46,118.88 = 19,086 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,426.65/46,118.88 = 19,086/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,426.65x = 46,118.88 × 19,086
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,426.65x = 880,224,943.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,224,943.68/33,426.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,333.03

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