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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,233.59, 45,861.24 and 19,797.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,233.59, 45,861.24 and 19,797.89 is: 27,320.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,233.59 : 45,861.24 = 19,797.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,233.59/45,861.24 = 19,797.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,233.59x = 45,861.24 × 19,797.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,233.59x = 907,955,456.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,955,456.49/33,233.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,320.41

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