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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,326.87, 45,991.62 and 19,899.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,326.87, 45,991.62 and 19,899.29 is: 27,461.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,326.87 : 45,991.62 = 19,899.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,326.87/45,991.62 = 19,899.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,326.87x = 45,991.62 × 19,899.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,326.87x = 915,200,831.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,200,831.04/33,326.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,461.35

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