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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,271.69, 45,910.57 and 19,844.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,271.69, 45,910.57 and 19,844.52 is: 27,382.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,271.69 : 45,910.57 = 19,844.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,271.69/45,910.57 = 19,844.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,271.69x = 45,910.57 × 19,844.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,271.69x = 911,073,224.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,073,224.58/33,271.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,382.84

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