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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,968.08, 46,875.72 and 19,627.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,968.08, 46,875.72 and 19,627.60 is: 27,085.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,968.08 : 46,875.72 = 19,627.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,968.08/46,875.72 = 19,627.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,968.08x = 46,875.72 × 19,627.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,968.08x = 920,057,881.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,057,881.87/33,968.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,085.95

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