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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,621.93, 46,354.90 and 27,549.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,621.93, 46,354.90 and 27,549.59 is: 37,982.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,621.93 : 46,354.90 = 27,549.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,621.93/46,354.90 = 27,549.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,621.93x = 46,354.90 × 27,549.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,621.93x = 1,277,058,420.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,277,058,420.62/33,621.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,982.91

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