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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,868.98, 46,739.97 and 19,716.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,868.98, 46,739.97 and 19,716.66 is: 27,209.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,868.98 : 46,739.97 = 19,716.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,868.98/46,739.97 = 19,716.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,868.98x = 46,739.97 × 19,716.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,868.98x = 921,556,096.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,556,096.90/33,868.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,209.44

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