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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,270.68, 45,909.20 and 19,843.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,270.68, 45,909.20 and 19,843.52 is: 27,381.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,270.68 : 45,909.20 = 19,843.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,270.68/45,909.20 = 19,843.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,270.68x = 45,909.20 × 19,843.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,270.68x = 911,000,128.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,000,128.38/33,270.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,381.47

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