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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,821.54, 46,681.08 and 19,676.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,821.54, 46,681.08 and 19,676.24 is: 27,157.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,821.54 : 46,681.08 = 19,676.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,821.54/46,681.08 = 19,676.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,821.54x = 46,681.08 × 19,676.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,821.54x = 918,508,133.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,508,133.54/33,821.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,157.49

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