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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,947.79, 46,853.58 and 19,800.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,947.79, 46,853.58 and 19,800.63 is: 27,328.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,947.79 : 46,853.58 = 19,800.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,947.79/46,853.58 = 19,800.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,947.79x = 46,853.58 × 19,800.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,947.79x = 927,730,518.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,730,518.89/33,947.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,328.16

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