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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,220.96, 45,801.84 and 27,534.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,220.96, 45,801.84 and 27,534.88 is: 37,962.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,220.96 : 45,801.84 = 27,534.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,220.96/45,801.84 = 27,534.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,220.96x = 45,801.84 × 27,534.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,220.96x = 1,261,148,168.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,261,148,168.18/33,220.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,962.42

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