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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,991.50, 46,908.27 and 19,087.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,991.50, 46,908.27 and 19,087.50 is: 26,340.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,991.50 : 46,908.27 = 19,087.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,991.50/46,908.27 = 19,087.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,991.50x = 46,908.27 × 19,087.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,991.50x = 895,361,603.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,361,603.63/33,991.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,340.75

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