Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,715.92, 46,538.80 and 19,566
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 33,715.92, 46,538.80 and 19,566 is: 27,007.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
33,715.92 : 46,538.80 = 19,566 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
33,715.92/46,538.80 = 19,566/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
33,715.92x = 46,538.80 × 19,566 - Step 4: Simplify right side
33,715.92x = 910,578,160.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 910,578,160.80/33,715.92 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 27,007.37
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