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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,457.78, 46,169.94 and 19,309.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,457.78, 46,169.94 and 19,309.78 is: 26,646.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,457.78 : 46,169.94 = 19,309.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,457.78/46,169.94 = 19,309.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,457.78x = 46,169.94 × 19,309.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,457.78x = 891,531,384.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,531,384.01/33,457.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,646.46

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