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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,006.28, 45,537.66 and 19,581.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,006.28, 45,537.66 and 19,581.76 is: 27,016.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,006.28 : 45,537.66 = 19,581.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,006.28/45,537.66 = 19,581.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,006.28x = 45,537.66 × 19,581.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,006.28x = 891,707,529.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,707,529.08/33,006.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,016.30

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