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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,295.23, 45,941.94 and 19,681.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,295.23, 45,941.94 and 19,681.38 is: 27,157.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,295.23 : 45,941.94 = 19,681.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,295.23/45,941.94 = 19,681.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,295.23x = 45,941.94 × 19,681.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,295.23x = 904,200,779.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,200,779.08/33,295.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,157.07

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