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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,030.42, 45,578.97 and 19,599.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,030.42, 45,578.97 and 19,599.36 is: 27,045.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,030.42 : 45,578.97 = 19,599.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,030.42/45,578.97 = 19,599.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,030.42x = 45,578.97 × 19,599.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,030.42x = 893,318,641.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,318,641.46/33,030.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,045.33

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