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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,412.30, 46,107.56 and 19,975.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,412.30, 46,107.56 and 19,975.61 is: 27,565.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,412.30 : 46,107.56 = 19,975.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,412.30/46,107.56 = 19,975.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,412.30x = 46,107.56 × 19,975.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,412.30x = 921,026,801.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,026,801.82/33,412.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,565.50

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