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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,686.79, 46,496.76 and 19,901.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,686.79, 46,496.76 and 19,901.22 is: 27,468.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,686.79 : 46,496.76 = 19,901.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,686.79/46,496.76 = 19,901.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,686.79x = 46,496.76 × 19,901.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,686.79x = 925,342,250.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,342,250.05/33,686.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,468.99

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