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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,987.98, 46,903.72 and 19,838.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,987.98, 46,903.72 and 19,838.08 is: 27,376.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,987.98 : 46,903.72 = 19,838.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,987.98/46,903.72 = 19,838.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,987.98x = 46,903.72 × 19,838.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,987.98x = 930,479,749.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,479,749.66/33,987.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,376.73

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