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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,005.06, 45,469.98 and 27,001.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,005.06, 45,469.98 and 27,001.74 is: 37,199.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,005.06 : 45,469.98 = 27,001.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,005.06/45,469.98 = 27,001.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,005.06x = 45,469.98 × 27,001.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,005.06x = 1,227,768,577.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,227,768,577.77/33,005.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,199.41

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