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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,835.62, 46,682.43 and 19,685.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,835.62, 46,682.43 and 19,685.73 is: 27,160.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,835.62 : 46,682.43 = 19,685.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,835.62/46,682.43 = 19,685.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,835.62x = 46,682.43 × 19,685.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,835.62x = 918,977,813.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,977,813.96/33,835.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,160.07

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