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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,250.89, 45,879.93 and 19,823.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,250.89, 45,879.93 and 19,823.39 is: 27,352.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,250.89 : 45,879.93 = 19,823.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,250.89/45,879.93 = 19,823.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,250.89x = 45,879.93 × 19,823.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,250.89x = 909,495,745.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,495,745.56/33,250.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,352.52

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