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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,292.97, 45,938.84 and 19,679.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,292.97, 45,938.84 and 19,679.12 is: 27,153.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,292.97 : 45,938.84 = 19,679.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,292.97/45,938.84 = 19,679.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,292.97x = 45,938.84 × 19,679.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,292.97x = 904,035,616.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,035,616.93/33,292.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,153.95

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