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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,862.64, 46,733.28 and 19,716.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,862.64, 46,733.28 and 19,716.44 is: 27,210.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,862.64 : 46,733.28 = 19,716.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,862.64/46,733.28 = 19,716.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,862.64x = 46,733.28 × 19,716.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,862.64x = 921,413,911.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,413,911.12/33,862.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,210.34

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