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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,979.89, 46,896.43 and 19,837.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,979.89, 46,896.43 and 19,837.29 is: 27,377.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,979.89 : 46,896.43 = 19,837.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,979.89/46,896.43 = 19,837.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,979.89x = 46,896.43 × 19,837.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,979.89x = 930,298,081.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,298,081.87/33,979.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,377.90

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