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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,245.76, 45,872.88 and 19,818.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,245.76, 45,872.88 and 19,818.27 is: 27,345.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,245.76 : 45,872.88 = 19,818.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,245.76/45,872.88 = 19,818.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,245.76x = 45,872.88 × 19,818.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,245.76x = 909,121,121.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,121,121.52/33,245.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,345.48

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