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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,392.80, 46,078.96 and 19,961.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,392.80, 46,078.96 and 19,961.44 is: 27,544.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,392.80 : 46,078.96 = 19,961.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,392.80/46,078.96 = 19,961.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,392.80x = 46,078.96 × 19,961.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,392.80x = 919,802,395.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,802,395.30/33,392.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,544.93

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