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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,421.08, 46,119.76 and 19,984.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,421.08, 46,119.76 and 19,984.40 is: 27,577.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,421.08 : 46,119.76 = 19,984.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,421.08/46,119.76 = 19,984.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,421.08x = 46,119.76 × 19,984.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,421.08x = 921,675,731.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,675,731.74/33,421.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,577.68

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