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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,327.09, 45,996.39 and 19,177.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,327.09, 45,996.39 and 19,177.20 is: 26,467.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,327.09 : 45,996.39 = 19,177.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,327.09/45,996.39 = 19,177.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,327.09x = 45,996.39 × 19,177.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,327.09x = 882,081,970.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,081,970.31/33,327.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,467.42

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