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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,379.08, 46,059.98 and 19,947.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,379.08, 46,059.98 and 19,947.66 is: 27,525.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,379.08 : 46,059.98 = 19,947.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,379.08/46,059.98 = 19,947.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,379.08x = 46,059.98 × 19,947.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,379.08x = 918,788,820.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,788,820.65/33,379.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,525.89

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