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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,183.79, 45,790.59 and 19,758.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,183.79, 45,790.59 and 19,758.31 is: 27,264.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,183.79 : 45,790.59 = 19,758.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,183.79/45,790.59 = 19,758.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,183.79x = 45,790.59 × 19,758.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,183.79x = 904,744,672.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,744,672.30/33,183.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,264.66

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