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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,149.88, 45,750.96 and 19,002.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,149.88, 45,750.96 and 19,002.42 is: 26,225.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,149.88 : 45,750.96 = 19,002.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,149.88/45,750.96 = 19,002.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,149.88x = 45,750.96 × 19,002.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,149.88x = 869,378,957.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,378,957.32/33,149.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,225.70

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