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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,419.71, 46,126.41 and 19,993.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,419.71, 46,126.41 and 19,993.96 is: 27,595.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,419.71 : 46,126.41 = 19,993.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,419.71/46,126.41 = 19,993.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,419.71x = 46,126.41 × 19,993.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,419.71x = 922,249,596.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,249,596.48/33,419.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,595.98

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