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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,373.73, 46,051.18 and 19,942.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,373.73, 46,051.18 and 19,942.14 is: 27,517.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,373.73 : 46,051.18 = 19,942.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,373.73/46,051.18 = 19,942.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,373.73x = 46,051.18 × 19,942.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,373.73x = 918,359,078.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,359,078.73/33,373.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,517.42

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