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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,969.08, 46,877.10 and 19,628.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,969.08, 46,877.10 and 19,628.60 is: 27,087.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,969.08 : 46,877.10 = 19,628.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,969.08/46,877.10 = 19,628.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,969.08x = 46,877.10 × 19,628.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,969.08x = 920,131,845.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,131,845.06/33,969.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,087.33

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