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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,832.73, 46,693.17 and 19,685.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,832.73, 46,693.17 and 19,685.54 is: 27,168.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,832.73 : 46,693.17 = 19,685.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,832.73/46,693.17 = 19,685.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,832.73x = 46,693.17 × 19,685.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,832.73x = 919,180,032.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,180,032.30/33,832.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,168.37

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