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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,112.89, 45,695.61 and 19,694.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,112.89, 45,695.61 and 19,694.43 is: 27,178.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,112.89 : 45,695.61 = 19,694.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,112.89/45,695.61 = 19,694.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,112.89x = 45,695.61 × 19,694.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,112.89x = 899,948,992.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,948,992.45/33,112.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,178.21

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