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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,009.97, 45,559.58 and 19,588.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,009.97, 45,559.58 and 19,588.62 is: 27,035.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,009.97 : 45,559.58 = 19,588.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,009.97/45,559.58 = 19,588.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,009.97x = 45,559.58 × 19,588.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,009.97x = 892,449,483.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,449,483.07/33,009.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,035.76

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