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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,421.59, 46,120.44 and 19,984.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,421.59, 46,120.44 and 19,984.92 is: 27,578.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,421.59 : 46,120.44 = 19,984.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,421.59/46,120.44 = 19,984.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,421.59x = 46,120.44 × 19,984.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,421.59x = 921,713,303.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,713,303.76/33,421.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,578.38

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