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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,149.52, 45,730.89 and 19,713.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,149.52, 45,730.89 and 19,713.24 is: 27,195.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,149.52 : 45,730.89 = 19,713.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,149.52/45,730.89 = 19,713.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,149.52x = 45,730.89 × 19,713.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,149.52x = 901,504,009.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,504,009.98/33,149.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,195.08

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