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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,526.96, 46,275.52 and 19,388

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,526.96, 46,275.52 and 19,388 is: 26,760.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,526.96 : 46,275.52 = 19,388 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,526.96/46,275.52 = 19,388/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,526.96x = 46,275.52 × 19,388
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,526.96x = 897,189,781.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,189,781.76/33,526.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,760.25

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