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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,705.79, 46,518.10 and 19,365.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,705.79, 46,518.10 and 19,365.59 is: 26,726.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,705.79 : 46,518.10 = 19,365.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,705.79/46,518.10 = 19,365.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,705.79x = 46,518.10 × 19,365.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,705.79x = 900,850,219.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,850,219.59/33,705.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,726.87

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