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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,485.76, 46,209.86 and 19,145.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,485.76, 46,209.86 and 19,145.44 is: 26,420.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,485.76 : 46,209.86 = 19,145.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,485.76/46,209.86 = 19,145.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,485.76x = 46,209.86 × 19,145.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,485.76x = 884,708,102.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,708,102.04/33,485.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,420.43

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