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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,726.42, 46,544.97 and 19,581.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,726.42, 46,544.97 and 19,581.42 is: 27,023.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,726.42 : 46,544.97 = 19,581.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,726.42/46,544.97 = 19,581.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,726.42x = 46,544.97 × 19,581.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,726.42x = 911,416,606.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,416,606.46/33,726.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,023.82

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