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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,731.67, 46,553.81 and 19,584.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,731.67, 46,553.81 and 19,584.51 is: 27,029.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,731.67 : 46,553.81 = 19,584.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,731.67/46,553.81 = 19,584.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,731.67x = 46,553.81 × 19,584.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,731.67x = 911,733,459.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,733,459.56/33,731.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,029.00

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