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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,835.08, 46,687.86 and 19,677

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,835.08, 46,687.86 and 19,677 is: 27,151.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,835.08 : 46,687.86 = 19,677 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,835.08/46,687.86 = 19,677/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,835.08x = 46,687.86 × 19,677
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,835.08x = 918,677,021.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,677,021.22/33,835.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,151.61

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