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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,383.96, 46,069.79 and 19,954.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,383.96, 46,069.79 and 19,954.56 is: 27,537.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,383.96 : 46,069.79 = 19,954.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,383.96/46,069.79 = 19,954.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,383.96x = 46,069.79 × 19,954.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,383.96x = 919,302,288.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,302,288.97/33,383.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,537.25

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