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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,316.57, 45,969.28 and 19,892.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,316.57, 45,969.28 and 19,892.17 is: 27,446.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,316.57 : 45,969.28 = 19,892.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,316.57/45,969.28 = 19,892.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,316.57x = 45,969.28 × 19,892.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,316.57x = 914,428,732.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,428,732.54/33,316.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,446.66

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