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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,916, 46,805.52 and 19,012

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,916, 46,805.52 and 19,012 is: 26,237.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,916 : 46,805.52 = 19,012 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,916/46,805.52 = 19,012/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,916x = 46,805.52 × 19,012
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,916x = 889,866,546.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,866,546.24/33,916
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,237.37

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