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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,620.61, 46,386.02 and 19,082.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,620.61, 46,386.02 and 19,082.42 is: 26,327.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,620.61 : 46,386.02 = 19,082.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,620.61/46,386.02 = 19,082.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,620.61x = 46,386.02 × 19,082.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,620.61x = 885,157,188.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,157,188.43/33,620.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,327.81

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