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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,826.23, 46,689.57 and 19,681.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,826.23, 46,689.57 and 19,681.80 is: 27,166.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,826.23 : 46,689.57 = 19,681.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,826.23/46,689.57 = 19,681.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,826.23x = 46,689.57 × 19,681.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,826.23x = 918,934,778.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,934,778.83/33,826.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,166.34

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