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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,996.77, 46,902.11 and 19,653.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,996.77, 46,902.11 and 19,653.96 is: 27,114.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,996.77 : 46,902.11 = 19,653.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,996.77/46,902.11 = 19,653.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,996.77x = 46,902.11 × 19,653.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,996.77x = 921,812,369.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,812,369.74/33,996.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,114.70

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