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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,164.73, 45,766.26 and 19,732.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,164.73, 45,766.26 and 19,732.91 is: 27,230.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,164.73 : 45,766.26 = 19,732.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,164.73/45,766.26 = 19,732.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,164.73x = 45,766.26 × 19,732.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,164.73x = 903,101,260.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,101,260.79/33,164.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,230.77

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