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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,427.65, 46,120.26 and 19,087

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,427.65, 46,120.26 and 19,087 is: 26,334.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,427.65 : 46,120.26 = 19,087 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,427.65/46,120.26 = 19,087/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,427.65x = 46,120.26 × 19,087
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,427.65x = 880,297,402.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,297,402.62/33,427.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,334.41

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