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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,254.92, 45,854.58 and 27,186.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,254.92, 45,854.58 and 27,186.22 is: 37,486.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,254.92 : 45,854.58 = 27,186.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,254.92/45,854.58 = 27,186.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,254.92x = 45,854.58 × 27,186.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,254.92x = 1,246,612,699.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,246,612,699.89/33,254.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,486.56

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