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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,339.78, 45,991.53 and 19,906.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,339.78, 45,991.53 and 19,906.74 is: 27,460.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,339.78 : 45,991.53 = 19,906.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,339.78/45,991.53 = 19,906.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,339.78x = 45,991.53 × 19,906.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,339.78x = 915,541,429.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,541,429.91/33,339.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,460.93

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