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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,432.98, 46,137.44 and 19,285.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,432.98, 46,137.44 and 19,285.83 is: 26,614.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,432.98 : 46,137.44 = 19,285.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,432.98/46,137.44 = 19,285.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,432.98x = 46,137.44 × 19,285.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,432.98x = 889,798,872.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,798,872.69/33,432.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,614.41

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