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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,674.96, 46,481.64 and 19,531.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,674.96, 46,481.64 and 19,531.28 is: 26,959.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,674.96 : 46,481.64 = 19,531.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,674.96/46,481.64 = 19,531.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,674.96x = 46,481.64 × 19,531.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,674.96x = 907,845,925.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,845,925.70/33,674.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,959.08

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