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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,275.31, 45,903.35 and 19,837.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,275.31, 45,903.35 and 19,837.10 is: 27,365.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,275.31 : 45,903.35 = 19,837.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,275.31/45,903.35 = 19,837.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,275.31x = 45,903.35 × 19,837.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,275.31x = 910,589,114.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,589,114.77/33,275.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,365.31

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