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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,827.74, 46,687.12 and 19,685.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,827.74, 46,687.12 and 19,685.14 is: 27,168.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,827.74 : 46,687.12 = 19,685.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,827.74/46,687.12 = 19,685.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,827.74x = 46,687.12 × 19,685.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,827.74x = 919,042,493.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,042,493.40/33,827.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,168.31

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