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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,002.82, 45,525.51 and 19,561.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,002.82, 45,525.51 and 19,561.14 is: 26,983.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,002.82 : 45,525.51 = 19,561.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,002.82/45,525.51 = 19,561.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,002.82x = 45,525.51 × 19,561.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,002.82x = 890,530,874.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,530,874.68/33,002.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,983.48

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