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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,977.48, 46,889.24 and 19,827.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,977.48, 46,889.24 and 19,827.59 is: 27,362.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,977.48 : 46,889.24 = 19,827.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,977.48/46,889.24 = 19,827.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,977.48x = 46,889.24 × 19,827.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,977.48x = 929,700,292.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,700,292.55/33,977.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,362.25

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