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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,996.83, 46,918.59 and 19,854.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,996.83, 46,918.59 and 19,854.23 is: 27,400.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,996.83 : 46,918.59 = 19,854.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,996.83/46,918.59 = 19,854.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,996.83x = 46,918.59 × 19,854.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,996.83x = 931,532,477.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,532,477.14/33,996.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,400.57

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