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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,499.67, 46,227.81 and 19,888.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,499.67, 46,227.81 and 19,888.28 is: 27,444.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,499.67 : 46,227.81 = 19,888.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,499.67/46,227.81 = 19,888.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,499.67x = 46,227.81 × 19,888.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,499.67x = 919,391,629.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,391,629.07/33,499.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,444.80

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