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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,629.98, 46,407.88 and 19,279.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,629.98, 46,407.88 and 19,279.52 is: 26,604.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,629.98 : 46,407.88 = 19,279.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,629.98/46,407.88 = 19,279.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,629.98x = 46,407.88 × 19,279.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,629.98x = 894,721,650.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,721,650.62/33,629.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,604.88

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