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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,886.72, 46,762.42 and 19,547.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,886.72, 46,762.42 and 19,547.14 is: 26,974.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,886.72 : 46,762.42 = 19,547.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,886.72/46,762.42 = 19,547.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,886.72x = 46,762.42 × 19,547.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,886.72x = 914,071,570.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,071,570.48/33,886.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,974.33

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