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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,588.76, 46,351.74 and 19,441.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,588.76, 46,351.74 and 19,441.32 is: 26,828.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,588.76 : 46,351.74 = 19,441.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,588.76/46,351.74 = 19,441.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,588.76x = 46,351.74 × 19,441.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,588.76x = 901,139,009.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,139,009.90/33,588.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,828.59

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