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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,863.62, 46,731.93 and 19,726.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,863.62, 46,731.93 and 19,726.18 is: 27,222.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,863.62 : 46,731.93 = 19,726.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,863.62/46,731.93 = 19,726.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,863.62x = 46,731.93 × 19,726.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,863.62x = 921,842,462.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,842,462.93/33,863.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,222.21

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