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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,327.47, 45,996.92 and 19,177.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,327.47, 45,996.92 and 19,177.58 is: 26,467.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,327.47 : 45,996.92 = 19,177.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,327.47/45,996.92 = 19,177.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,327.47x = 45,996.92 × 19,177.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,327.47x = 882,109,287.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,109,287.18/33,327.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,467.94

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