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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,131.61, 45,719.46 and 19,703.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,131.61, 45,719.46 and 19,703.88 is: 27,190.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,131.61 : 45,719.46 = 19,703.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,131.61/45,719.46 = 19,703.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,131.61x = 45,719.46 × 19,703.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,131.61x = 900,850,753.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,850,753.50/33,131.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,190.07

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