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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,744.33, 46,572.87 and 19,605.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,744.33, 46,572.87 and 19,605.38 is: 27,058.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,744.33 : 46,572.87 = 19,605.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,744.33/46,572.87 = 19,605.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,744.33x = 46,572.87 × 19,605.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,744.33x = 913,078,581.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,078,581.18/33,744.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,058.73

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