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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,998.97, 46,905.13 and 19,656.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,998.97, 46,905.13 and 19,656.15 is: 27,117.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,998.97 : 46,905.13 = 19,656.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,998.97/46,905.13 = 19,656.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,998.97x = 46,905.13 × 19,656.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,998.97x = 921,974,271.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,974,271.05/33,998.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,117.71

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