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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,263.76, 45,859.88 and 27,577.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,263.76, 45,859.88 and 27,577.04 is: 38,019.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,263.76 : 45,859.88 = 27,577.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,263.76/45,859.88 = 27,577.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,263.76x = 45,859.88 × 27,577.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,263.76x = 1,264,679,745.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,264,679,745.16/33,263.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,019.75

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