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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,985.08, 46,902.38 and 19,842.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,985.08, 46,902.38 and 19,842.48 is: 27,384.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,985.08 : 46,902.38 = 19,842.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,985.08/46,902.38 = 19,842.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,985.08x = 46,902.38 × 19,842.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,985.08x = 930,659,437.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,659,437.89/33,985.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,384.35

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