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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,244.76, 45,871.50 and 19,817.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,244.76, 45,871.50 and 19,817.27 is: 27,344.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,244.76 : 45,871.50 = 19,817.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,244.76/45,871.50 = 19,817.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,244.76x = 45,871.50 × 19,817.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,244.76x = 909,047,769.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,047,769.15/33,244.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,344.09

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