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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,405.84, 46,091.88 and 19,981.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,405.84, 46,091.88 and 19,981.44 is: 27,569.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,405.84 : 46,091.88 = 19,981.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,405.84/46,091.88 = 19,981.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,405.84x = 46,091.88 × 19,981.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,405.84x = 920,982,134.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,982,134.71/33,405.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,569.49

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