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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,055.83, 45,601.79 and 19,619.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,055.83, 45,601.79 and 19,619.46 is: 27,065.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,055.83 : 45,601.79 = 19,619.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,055.83/45,601.79 = 19,619.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,055.83x = 45,601.79 × 19,619.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,055.83x = 894,682,396.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,682,396.74/33,055.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,065.80

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