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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,862.62, 46,730.55 and 19,725.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,862.62, 46,730.55 and 19,725.18 is: 27,220.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,862.62 : 46,730.55 = 19,725.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,862.62/46,730.55 = 19,725.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,862.62x = 46,730.55 × 19,725.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,862.62x = 921,768,510.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,768,510.25/33,862.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,220.83

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