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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,972.58, 46,885.14 and 19,829.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,972.58, 46,885.14 and 19,829.98 is: 27,367.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,972.58 : 46,885.14 = 19,829.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,972.58/46,885.14 = 19,829.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,972.58x = 46,885.14 × 19,829.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,972.58x = 929,731,388.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,731,388.50/33,972.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,367.11

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