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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,951.44, 46,858.62 and 19,804.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,951.44, 46,858.62 and 19,804.30 is: 27,333.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,951.44 : 46,858.62 = 19,804.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,951.44/46,858.62 = 19,804.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,951.44x = 46,858.62 × 19,804.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,951.44x = 928,002,168.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,002,168.07/33,951.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,333.22

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