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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,265.91, 45,907.39 and 19,844.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,265.91, 45,907.39 and 19,844.92 is: 27,386.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,265.91 : 45,907.39 = 19,844.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,265.91/45,907.39 = 19,844.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,265.91x = 45,907.39 × 19,844.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,265.91x = 911,028,481.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,028,481.96/33,265.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,386.25

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