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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,071.13, 45,638.53 and 19,462.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,071.13, 45,638.53 and 19,462.18 is: 26,858.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,071.13 : 45,638.53 = 19,462.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,071.13/45,638.53 = 19,462.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,071.13x = 45,638.53 × 19,462.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,071.13x = 888,225,285.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,225,285.80/33,071.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,858.03

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