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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,950, 46,851.72 and 19,046

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,950, 46,851.72 and 19,046 is: 26,283.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,950 : 46,851.72 = 19,046 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,950/46,851.72 = 19,046/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,950x = 46,851.72 × 19,046
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,950x = 892,337,859.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,337,859.12/33,950
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,283.88

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