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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,033.98, 45,572.01 and 19,605.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,033.98, 45,572.01 and 19,605.80 is: 27,047.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,033.98 : 45,572.01 = 19,605.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,033.98/45,572.01 = 19,605.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,033.98x = 45,572.01 × 19,605.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,033.98x = 893,475,713.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,475,713.66/33,033.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,047.17

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