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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,427.72, 46,118.94 and 19,280.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,427.72, 46,118.94 and 19,280.20 is: 26,600.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,427.72 : 46,118.94 = 19,280.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,427.72/46,118.94 = 19,280.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,427.72x = 46,118.94 × 19,280.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,427.72x = 889,182,386.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,182,386.99/33,427.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,600.15

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