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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,430.08, 46,143.36 and 19,292.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,430.08, 46,143.36 and 19,292.88 is: 26,629.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,430.08 : 46,143.36 = 19,292.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,430.08/46,143.36 = 19,292.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,430.08x = 46,143.36 × 19,292.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,430.08x = 890,238,307.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,238,307.28/33,430.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,629.86

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