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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,013.27, 45,567.66 and 27,059.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,013.27, 45,567.66 and 27,059.16 is: 37,349.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,013.27 : 45,567.66 = 27,059.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,013.27/45,567.66 = 27,059.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,013.27x = 45,567.66 × 27,059.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,013.27x = 1,233,022,875.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,233,022,875.12/33,013.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,349.31

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