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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,984, 46,897.92 and 19,080.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,984, 46,897.92 and 19,080.32 is: 26,330.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,984 : 46,897.92 = 19,080.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,984/46,897.92 = 19,080.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,984x = 46,897.92 × 19,080.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,984x = 894,827,320.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,827,320.93/33,984
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,330.84

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