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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,983.98, 46,898.20 and 19,834.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,983.98, 46,898.20 and 19,834.08 is: 27,371.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,983.98 : 46,898.20 = 19,834.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,983.98/46,898.20 = 19,834.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,983.98x = 46,898.20 × 19,834.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,983.98x = 930,182,650.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,182,650.66/33,983.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,371.21

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