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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,158.70, 45,763.38 and 19,008.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,158.70, 45,763.38 and 19,008.81 is: 26,234.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,158.70 : 45,763.38 = 19,008.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,158.70/45,763.38 = 19,008.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,158.70x = 45,763.38 × 19,008.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,158.70x = 869,907,395.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,907,395.38/33,158.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,234.67

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