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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,998.76, 46,918.31 and 19,848.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,998.76, 46,918.31 and 19,848.87 is: 27,391.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,998.76 : 46,918.31 = 19,848.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,998.76/46,918.31 = 19,848.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,998.76x = 46,918.31 × 19,848.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,998.76x = 931,275,336.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,275,336.57/33,998.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,391.45

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