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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,388.61, 46,062.99 and 19,954.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,388.61, 46,062.99 and 19,954.94 is: 27,529.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,388.61 : 46,062.99 = 19,954.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,388.61/46,062.99 = 19,954.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,388.61x = 46,062.99 × 19,954.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,388.61x = 919,183,971.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,183,971.36/33,388.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,529.87

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