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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,033.76, 46,961.52 and 19,126.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,033.76, 46,961.52 and 19,126.88 is: 26,392.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,033.76 : 46,961.52 = 19,126.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,033.76/46,961.52 = 19,126.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,033.76x = 46,961.52 × 19,126.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,033.76x = 898,227,357.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,227,357.66/34,033.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,392.25

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