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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,031.98, 45,569.25 and 19,603.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,031.98, 45,569.25 and 19,603.80 is: 27,044.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,031.98 : 45,569.25 = 19,603.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,031.98/45,569.25 = 19,603.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,031.98x = 45,569.25 × 19,603.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,031.98x = 893,330,463.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,330,463.15/33,031.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,044.41

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