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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,323.78, 45,985.42 and 19,720.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,323.78, 45,985.42 and 19,720.64 is: 27,213.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,323.78 : 45,985.42 = 19,720.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,323.78/45,985.42 = 19,720.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,323.78x = 45,985.42 × 19,720.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,323.78x = 906,861,913.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,861,913.07/33,323.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,213.66

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