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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,147.72, 45,744.94 and 19,003.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,147.72, 45,744.94 and 19,003.24 is: 26,225.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,147.72 : 45,744.94 = 19,003.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,147.72/45,744.94 = 19,003.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,147.72x = 45,744.94 × 19,003.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,147.72x = 869,302,073.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,302,073.61/33,147.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,225.09

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