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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,996.62, 46,912.58 and 19,657.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,996.62, 46,912.58 and 19,657.37 is: 27,125.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,996.62 : 46,912.58 = 19,657.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,996.62/46,912.58 = 19,657.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,996.62x = 46,912.58 × 19,657.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,996.62x = 922,177,708.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,177,708.15/33,996.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,125.57

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