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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,609.90, 46,382.20 and 19,271

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,609.90, 46,382.20 and 19,271 is: 26,594.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,609.90 : 46,382.20 = 19,271 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,609.90/46,382.20 = 19,271/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,609.90x = 46,382.20 × 19,271
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,609.90x = 893,831,376.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,831,376.20/33,609.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,594.29

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