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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,002.98, 45,544.21 and 19,580.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,002.98, 45,544.21 and 19,580.88 is: 27,021.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,002.98 : 45,544.21 = 19,580.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,002.98/45,544.21 = 19,580.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,002.98x = 45,544.21 × 19,580.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,002.98x = 891,795,710.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,795,710.70/33,002.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,021.67

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