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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,947.16, 46,852.71 and 19,800

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,947.16, 46,852.71 and 19,800 is: 27,327.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,947.16 : 46,852.71 = 19,800 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,947.16/46,852.71 = 19,800/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,947.16x = 46,852.71 × 19,800
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,947.16x = 927,683,658
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,683,658/33,947.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,327.28

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