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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,997.83, 46,919.97 and 19,855.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,997.83, 46,919.97 and 19,855.23 is: 27,401.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,997.83 : 46,919.97 = 19,855.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,997.83/46,919.97 = 19,855.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,997.83x = 46,919.97 × 19,855.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,997.83x = 931,606,795.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,606,795.94/33,997.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,401.95

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