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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,133.56, 45,709.25 and 19,697.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,133.56, 45,709.25 and 19,697.19 is: 27,173.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,133.56 : 45,709.25 = 19,697.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,133.56/45,709.25 = 19,697.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,133.56x = 45,709.25 × 19,697.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,133.56x = 900,343,683.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,343,683.52/33,133.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,173.16

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