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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,436.08, 46,151.64 and 19,298.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,436.08, 46,151.64 and 19,298.88 is: 26,638.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,436.08 : 46,151.64 = 19,298.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,436.08/46,151.64 = 19,298.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,436.08x = 46,151.64 × 19,298.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,436.08x = 890,674,962.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,674,962.16/33,436.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,638.14

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