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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,775.38, 46,607.40 and 19,629

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,775.38, 46,607.40 and 19,629 is: 27,086.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,775.38 : 46,607.40 = 19,629 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,775.38/46,607.40 = 19,629/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,775.38x = 46,607.40 × 19,629
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,775.38x = 914,856,654.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,856,654.60/33,775.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,086.49

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