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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,530.74, 46,265.88 and 19,194.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,530.74, 46,265.88 and 19,194.94 is: 26,485.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,530.74 : 46,265.88 = 19,194.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,530.74/46,265.88 = 19,194.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,530.74x = 46,265.88 × 19,194.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,530.74x = 888,070,790.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,070,790.65/33,530.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,485.27

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