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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,151.72, 45,745.32 and 19,723.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,151.72, 45,745.32 and 19,723.54 is: 27,216.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,151.72 : 45,745.32 = 19,723.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,151.72/45,745.32 = 19,723.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,151.72x = 45,745.32 × 19,723.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,151.72x = 902,259,648.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,259,648.83/33,151.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,216.07

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