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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,335.98, 45,996.32 and 19,905.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,335.98, 45,996.32 and 19,905.17 is: 27,464.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,335.98 : 45,996.32 = 19,905.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,335.98/45,996.32 = 19,905.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,335.98x = 45,996.32 × 19,905.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,335.98x = 915,564,388.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,564,388.76/33,335.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,464.75

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