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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,396.84, 46,079.46 and 19,972.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,396.84, 46,079.46 and 19,972.44 is: 27,557.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,396.84 : 46,079.46 = 19,972.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,396.84/46,079.46 = 19,972.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,396.84x = 46,079.46 × 19,972.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,396.84x = 920,319,250.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,319,250.08/33,396.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,557.08

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