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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,412.29, 46,108.95 and 19,983.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,412.29, 46,108.95 and 19,983.54 is: 27,577.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,412.29 : 46,108.95 = 19,983.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,412.29/46,108.95 = 19,983.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,412.29x = 46,108.95 × 19,983.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,412.29x = 921,420,046.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,420,046.68/33,412.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,577.28

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