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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,007.39, 45,535.44 and 19,579.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,007.39, 45,535.44 and 19,579.21 is: 27,010.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,007.39 : 45,535.44 = 19,579.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,007.39/45,535.44 = 19,579.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,007.39x = 45,535.44 × 19,579.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,007.39x = 891,547,942.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,547,942.20/33,007.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,010.56

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