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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,332.06, 45,998.13 and 19,911.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,332.06, 45,998.13 and 19,911.17 is: 27,477.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,332.06 : 45,998.13 = 19,911.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,332.06/45,998.13 = 19,911.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,332.06x = 45,998.13 × 19,911.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,332.06x = 915,876,405.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,876,405.03/33,332.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,477.34

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