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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,125.52, 45,697.86 and 19,689.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,125.52, 45,697.86 and 19,689.24 is: 27,162.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,125.52 : 45,697.86 = 19,689.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,125.52/45,697.86 = 19,689.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,125.52x = 45,697.86 × 19,689.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,125.52x = 899,756,133.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,756,133.03/33,125.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,162.02

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