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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,884.97, 46,759.98 and 19,545.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,884.97, 46,759.98 and 19,545.41 is: 26,971.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,884.97 : 46,759.98 = 19,545.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,884.97/46,759.98 = 19,545.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,884.97x = 46,759.98 × 19,545.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,884.97x = 913,942,746.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,942,746.89/33,884.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,971.92

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