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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,978.89, 46,895.05 and 19,836.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,978.89, 46,895.05 and 19,836.29 is: 27,376.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,978.89 : 46,895.05 = 19,836.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,978.89/46,895.05 = 19,836.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,978.89x = 46,895.05 × 19,836.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,978.89x = 930,223,953.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,223,953.40/33,978.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,376.52

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