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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,498.67, 46,226.43 and 19,887.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,498.67, 46,226.43 and 19,887.28 is: 27,443.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,498.67 : 46,226.43 = 19,887.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,498.67/46,226.43 = 19,887.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,498.67x = 46,226.43 × 19,887.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,498.67x = 919,317,956.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,317,956.81/33,498.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,443.42

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