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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,421.22, 46,121.28 and 19,993.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,421.22, 46,121.28 and 19,993.04 is: 27,590.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,421.22 : 46,121.28 = 19,993.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,421.22/46,121.28 = 19,993.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,421.22x = 46,121.28 × 19,993.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,421.22x = 922,104,575.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,104,575.73/33,421.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,590.39

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