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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,157.58, 45,752.32 and 19,007.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,157.58, 45,752.32 and 19,007.69 is: 26,227.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,157.58 : 45,752.32 = 19,007.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,157.58/45,752.32 = 19,007.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,157.58x = 45,752.32 × 19,007.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,157.58x = 869,645,915.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,645,915.34/33,157.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,227.67

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