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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,544.29, 46,287.59 and 19,401.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,544.29, 46,287.59 and 19,401.69 is: 26,772.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,544.29 : 46,287.59 = 19,401.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,544.29/46,287.59 = 19,401.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,544.29x = 46,287.59 × 19,401.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,544.29x = 898,057,375.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,057,375.02/33,544.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,772.29

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