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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,170.73, 45,774.54 and 19,738.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,170.73, 45,774.54 and 19,738.91 is: 27,239.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,170.73 : 45,774.54 = 19,738.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,170.73/45,774.54 = 19,738.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,170.73x = 45,774.54 × 19,738.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,170.73x = 903,539,525.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,539,525.35/33,170.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,239.06

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