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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,424.88, 46,126.33 and 19,996.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,424.88, 46,126.33 and 19,996.70 is: 27,595.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,424.88 : 46,126.33 = 19,996.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,424.88/46,126.33 = 19,996.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,424.88x = 46,126.33 × 19,996.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,424.88x = 922,374,102.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,374,102.49/33,424.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,595.44

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