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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,149.72, 45,747.70 and 19,005.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,149.72, 45,747.70 and 19,005.24 is: 26,227.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,149.72 : 45,747.70 = 19,005.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,149.72/45,747.70 = 19,005.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,149.72x = 45,747.70 × 19,005.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,149.72x = 869,446,017.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,446,017.95/33,149.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,227.85

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