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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,159.54, 45,774.33 and 19,732.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,159.54, 45,774.33 and 19,732.05 is: 27,238.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,159.54 : 45,774.33 = 19,732.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,159.54/45,774.33 = 19,732.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,159.54x = 45,774.33 × 19,732.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,159.54x = 903,221,368.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,221,368.28/33,159.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,238.66

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