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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,912.24, 46,798.68 and 19,008.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,912.24, 46,798.68 and 19,008.24 is: 26,231.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,912.24 : 46,798.68 = 19,008.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,912.24/46,798.68 = 19,008.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,912.24x = 46,798.68 × 19,008.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,912.24x = 889,560,541.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,560,541.12/33,912.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,231.25

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