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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,250.92, 45,849.06 and 27,182.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,250.92, 45,849.06 and 27,182.22 is: 37,481.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,250.92 : 45,849.06 = 27,182.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,250.92/45,849.06 = 27,182.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,250.92x = 45,849.06 × 27,182.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,250.92x = 1,246,279,235.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,246,279,235.71/33,250.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,481.05

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