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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,332.38, 45,999.39 and 19,901.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,332.38, 45,999.39 and 19,901.13 is: 27,463.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,332.38 : 45,999.39 = 19,901.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,332.38/45,999.39 = 19,901.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,332.38x = 45,999.39 × 19,901.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,332.38x = 915,439,742.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,439,742.44/33,332.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,463.98

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