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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,122.52, 45,693.72 and 19,686.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,122.52, 45,693.72 and 19,686.24 is: 27,157.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,122.52 : 45,693.72 = 19,686.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,122.52/45,693.72 = 19,686.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,122.52x = 45,693.72 × 19,686.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,122.52x = 899,537,538.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,537,538.41/33,122.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,157.88

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