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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,327.97, 45,997.61 and 19,178.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,327.97, 45,997.61 and 19,178.08 is: 26,468.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,327.97 : 45,997.61 = 19,178.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,327.97/45,997.61 = 19,178.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,327.97x = 45,997.61 × 19,178.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,327.97x = 882,145,518.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,145,518.51/33,327.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,468.63

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