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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,918.96, 46,808.28 and 19,014

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,918.96, 46,808.28 and 19,014 is: 26,239.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,918.96 : 46,808.28 = 19,014 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,918.96/46,808.28 = 19,014/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,918.96x = 46,808.28 × 19,014
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,918.96x = 890,012,635.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,012,635.92/33,918.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,239.38

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