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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,425.52, 46,127.20 and 19,997.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,425.52, 46,127.20 and 19,997.32 is: 27,596.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,425.52 : 46,127.20 = 19,997.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,425.52/46,127.20 = 19,997.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,425.52x = 46,127.20 × 19,997.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,425.52x = 922,420,379.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,420,379.10/33,425.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,596.29

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