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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,078.17, 45,647.69 and 19,474.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,078.17, 45,647.69 and 19,474.12 is: 26,874.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,078.17 : 45,647.69 = 19,474.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,078.17/45,647.69 = 19,474.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,078.17x = 45,647.69 × 19,474.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,078.17x = 888,948,552.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,948,552.47/33,078.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,874.17

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