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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,995.83, 46,917.21 and 19,853.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,995.83, 46,917.21 and 19,853.23 is: 27,399.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,995.83 : 46,917.21 = 19,853.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,995.83/46,917.21 = 19,853.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,995.83x = 46,917.21 × 19,853.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,995.83x = 931,458,161.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,458,161.09/33,995.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,399.19

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