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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,247.19, 45,874.87 and 19,819.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,247.19, 45,874.87 and 19,819.71 is: 27,347.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,247.19 : 45,874.87 = 19,819.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,247.19/45,874.87 = 19,819.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,247.19x = 45,874.87 × 19,819.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,247.19x = 909,226,570.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,226,570.14/33,247.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,347.47

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