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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,901, 46,783.38 and 19,753.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,901, 46,783.38 and 19,753.84 is: 27,260.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,901 : 46,783.38 = 19,753.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,901/46,783.38 = 19,753.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,901x = 46,783.38 × 19,753.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,901x = 924,151,403.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,151,403.18/33,901
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,260.30

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