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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,136.78, 45,722.52 and 19,711.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,136.78, 45,722.52 and 19,711.30 is: 27,197.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,136.78 : 45,722.52 = 19,711.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,136.78/45,722.52 = 19,711.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,136.78x = 45,722.52 × 19,711.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,136.78x = 901,250,308.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,250,308.48/33,136.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,197.88

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