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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,978.66, 46,897.45 and 19,639.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,978.66, 46,897.45 and 19,639.10 is: 27,105.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,978.66 : 46,897.45 = 19,639.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,978.66/46,897.45 = 19,639.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,978.66x = 46,897.45 × 19,639.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,978.66x = 921,023,710.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,023,710.30/33,978.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,105.95

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