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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,524.96, 46,272.76 and 19,386

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,524.96, 46,272.76 and 19,386 is: 26,757.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,524.96 : 46,272.76 = 19,386 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,524.96/46,272.76 = 19,386/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,524.96x = 46,272.76 × 19,386
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,524.96x = 897,043,725.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,043,725.36/33,524.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,757.49

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