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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,838.91, 46,702.46 and 19,696.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,838.91, 46,702.46 and 19,696.31 is: 27,183.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,838.91 : 46,702.46 = 19,696.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,838.91/46,702.46 = 19,696.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,838.91x = 46,702.46 × 19,696.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,838.91x = 919,865,945.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,865,945.65/33,838.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,183.68

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