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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,327.40, 45,993.20 and 19,180.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,327.40, 45,993.20 and 19,180.28 is: 26,469.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,327.40 : 45,993.20 = 19,180.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,327.40/45,993.20 = 19,180.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,327.40x = 45,993.20 × 19,180.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,327.40x = 882,162,454.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,162,454.10/33,327.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,469.59

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