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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,917, 46,806.90 and 19,013

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,917, 46,806.90 and 19,013 is: 26,238.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,917 : 46,806.90 = 19,013 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,917/46,806.90 = 19,013/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,917x = 46,806.90 × 19,013
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,917x = 889,939,589.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,939,589.70/33,917
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,238.75

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