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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,370.72, 46,047.05 and 19,939.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,370.72, 46,047.05 and 19,939.13 is: 27,513.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,370.72 : 46,047.05 = 19,939.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,370.72/46,047.05 = 19,939.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,370.72x = 46,047.05 × 19,939.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,370.72x = 918,138,131.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,138,131.49/33,370.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,513.29

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