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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,215.16, 45,827.12 and 19,779.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,215.16, 45,827.12 and 19,779.72 is: 27,290.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,215.16 : 45,827.12 = 19,779.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,215.16/45,827.12 = 19,779.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,215.16x = 45,827.12 × 19,779.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,215.16x = 906,447,602.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,447,602.01/33,215.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,290.18

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