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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,782.91, 46,615.65 and 19,437.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,782.91, 46,615.65 and 19,437.29 is: 26,820.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,782.91 : 46,615.65 = 19,437.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,782.91/46,615.65 = 19,437.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,782.91x = 46,615.65 × 19,437.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,782.91x = 906,081,776.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,081,776.43/33,782.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,820.72

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