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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,164.72, 45,764.04 and 19,731.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,164.72, 45,764.04 and 19,731.92 is: 27,228.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,164.72 : 45,764.04 = 19,731.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,164.72/45,764.04 = 19,731.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,164.72x = 45,764.04 × 19,731.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,164.72x = 903,012,376.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,012,376.16/33,164.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,228.10

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