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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,406.88, 46,099.99 and 19,985.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,406.88, 46,099.99 and 19,985.54 is: 27,579.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,406.88 : 46,099.99 = 19,985.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,406.88/46,099.99 = 19,985.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,406.88x = 46,099.99 × 19,985.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,406.88x = 921,332,876.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,332,876.21/33,406.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,579.14

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