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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,423.69, 46,124.70 and 19,995.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,423.69, 46,124.70 and 19,995.51 is: 27,593.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,423.69 : 46,124.70 = 19,995.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,423.69/46,124.70 = 19,995.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,423.69x = 46,124.70 × 19,995.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,423.69x = 922,286,800.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,286,800.12/33,423.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,593.81

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