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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,856.38, 46,706.40 and 19,701

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,856.38, 46,706.40 and 19,701 is: 27,178.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,856.38 : 46,706.40 = 19,701 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,856.38/46,706.40 = 19,701/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,856.38x = 46,706.40 × 19,701
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,856.38x = 920,162,786.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,162,786.40/33,856.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,178.42

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