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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,016.58, 45,555.87 and 19,592.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,016.58, 45,555.87 and 19,592.20 is: 27,033.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,016.58 : 45,555.87 = 19,592.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,016.58/45,555.87 = 19,592.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,016.58x = 45,555.87 × 19,592.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,016.58x = 892,539,716.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,539,716.21/33,016.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,033.08

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