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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,843.78, 46,709.19 and 19,701.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,843.78, 46,709.19 and 19,701.18 is: 27,190.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,843.78 : 46,709.19 = 19,701.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,843.78/46,709.19 = 19,701.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,843.78x = 46,709.19 × 19,701.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,843.78x = 920,226,159.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,226,159.84/33,843.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,190.41

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