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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,863.14, 46,733.97 and 19,716.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,863.14, 46,733.97 and 19,716.94 is: 27,211.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,863.14 : 46,733.97 = 19,716.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,863.14/46,733.97 = 19,716.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,863.14x = 46,733.97 × 19,716.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,863.14x = 921,450,882.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,450,882.45/33,863.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,211.03

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