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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,229.50, 45,856.71 and 19,083.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,229.50, 45,856.71 and 19,083.27 is: 26,334.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,229.50 : 45,856.71 = 19,083.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,229.50/45,856.71 = 19,083.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,229.50x = 45,856.71 × 19,083.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,229.50x = 875,095,978.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,095,978.24/33,229.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,334.91

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