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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,996.87, 46,912.92 and 19,657.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,996.87, 46,912.92 and 19,657.62 is: 27,125.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,996.87 : 46,912.92 = 19,657.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,996.87/46,912.92 = 19,657.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,996.87x = 46,912.92 × 19,657.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,996.87x = 922,196,354.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,196,354.45/33,996.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,125.92

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