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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,235.83, 45,865.86 and 19,814.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,235.83, 45,865.86 and 19,814.82 is: 27,344.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,235.83 : 45,865.86 = 19,814.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,235.83/45,865.86 = 19,814.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,235.83x = 45,865.86 × 19,814.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,235.83x = 908,823,760.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,823,760.05/33,235.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,344.70

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