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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,277, 45,917.04 and 19,127.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,277, 45,917.04 and 19,127.20 is: 26,392.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,277 : 45,917.04 = 19,127.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,277/45,917.04 = 19,127.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,277x = 45,917.04 × 19,127.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,277x = 878,264,407.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,264,407.49/33,277
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,392.54

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