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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,992.58, 46,912.73 and 19,849.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,992.58, 46,912.73 and 19,849.98 is: 27,394.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,992.58 : 46,912.73 = 19,849.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,992.58/46,912.73 = 19,849.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,992.58x = 46,912.73 × 19,849.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,992.58x = 931,216,653.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,216,653.00/33,992.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,394.70

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