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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,858.83, 46,727.84 and 19,523.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,858.83, 46,727.84 and 19,523.27 is: 26,943.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,858.83 : 46,727.84 = 19,523.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,858.83/46,727.84 = 19,523.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,858.83x = 46,727.84 × 19,523.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,858.83x = 912,280,236.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,280,236.84/33,858.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,943.64

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