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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,164.64, 45,767.84 and 19,737.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,164.64, 45,767.84 and 19,737.68 is: 27,238.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,164.64 : 45,767.84 = 19,737.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,164.64/45,767.84 = 19,737.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,164.64x = 45,767.84 × 19,737.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,164.64x = 903,350,652.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,350,652.68/33,164.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,238.37

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