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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,421.98, 46,117.95 and 19,988.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,421.98, 46,117.95 and 19,988.34 is: 27,581.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,421.98 : 46,117.95 = 19,988.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,421.98/46,117.95 = 19,988.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,421.98x = 46,117.95 × 19,988.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,421.98x = 921,821,264.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,821,264.70/33,421.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,581.29

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