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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,976.64, 46,897.44 and 19,837.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,976.64, 46,897.44 and 19,837.28 is: 27,381.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,976.64 : 46,897.44 = 19,837.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,976.64/46,897.44 = 19,837.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,976.64x = 46,897.44 × 19,837.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,976.64x = 930,317,648.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,317,648.56/33,976.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,381.10

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