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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,437.70, 46,147.33 and 19,099.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,437.70, 46,147.33 and 19,099.68 is: 26,359.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,437.70 : 46,147.33 = 19,099.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,437.70/46,147.33 = 19,099.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,437.70x = 46,147.33 × 19,099.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,437.70x = 881,399,144.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,399,144.36/33,437.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,359.44

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