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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,030.73, 45,594.23 and 19,601.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,030.73, 45,594.23 and 19,601.99 is: 27,057.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,030.73 : 45,594.23 = 19,601.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,030.73/45,594.23 = 19,601.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,030.73x = 45,594.23 × 19,601.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,030.73x = 893,737,314.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,737,314.54/33,030.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,057.75

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