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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,761.63, 46,591.05 and 19,615.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,761.63, 46,591.05 and 19,615.38 is: 27,069.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,761.63 : 46,591.05 = 19,615.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,761.63/46,591.05 = 19,615.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,761.63x = 46,591.05 × 19,615.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,761.63x = 913,901,150.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,901,150.35/33,761.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,069.23

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