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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,868.38, 46,745.88 and 19,729.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,868.38, 46,745.88 and 19,729.44 is: 27,231.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,868.38 : 46,745.88 = 19,729.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,868.38/46,745.88 = 19,729.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,868.38x = 46,745.88 × 19,729.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,868.38x = 922,270,034.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,270,034.71/33,868.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,231.01

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