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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,964, 46,874.64 and 19,060

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,964, 46,874.64 and 19,060 is: 26,305.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,964 : 46,874.64 = 19,060 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,964/46,874.64 = 19,060/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,964x = 46,874.64 × 19,060
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,964x = 893,430,638.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,430,638.40/33,964
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,305.22

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