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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,261.92, 45,899.68 and 19,832.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,261.92, 45,899.68 and 19,832.88 is: 27,368.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,261.92 : 45,899.68 = 19,832.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,261.92/45,899.68 = 19,832.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,261.92x = 45,899.68 × 19,832.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,261.92x = 910,322,845.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,322,845.48/33,261.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,368.32

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