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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,961.88, 46,864.82 and 19,055

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,961.88, 46,864.82 and 19,055 is: 26,294.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,961.88 : 46,864.82 = 19,055 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,961.88/46,864.82 = 19,055/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,961.88x = 46,864.82 × 19,055
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,961.88x = 893,009,145.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,009,145.10/33,961.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,294.46

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