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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,169.23, 45,772.47 and 19,737.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,169.23, 45,772.47 and 19,737.41 is: 27,236.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,169.23 : 45,772.47 = 19,737.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,169.23/45,772.47 = 19,737.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,169.23x = 45,772.47 × 19,737.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,169.23x = 903,429,778.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,429,778.24/33,169.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,236.98

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