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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,424, 46,125.12 and 19,995.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,424, 46,125.12 and 19,995.82 is: 27,594.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,424 : 46,125.12 = 19,995.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,424/46,125.12 = 19,995.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,424x = 46,125.12 × 19,995.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,424x = 922,309,597.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,309,597.00/33,424
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,594.23

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