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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,327.71, 45,992.28 and 19,180.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,327.71, 45,992.28 and 19,180.57 is: 26,469.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,327.71 : 45,992.28 = 19,180.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,327.71/45,992.28 = 19,180.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,327.71x = 45,992.28 × 19,180.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,327.71x = 882,158,146.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,158,146.00/33,327.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,469.21

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