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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,158.83, 45,754.04 and 19,008.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,158.83, 45,754.04 and 19,008.94 is: 26,229.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,158.83 : 45,754.04 = 19,008.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,158.83/45,754.04 = 19,008.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,158.83x = 45,754.04 × 19,008.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,158.83x = 869,735,801.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,735,801.12/33,158.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,229.39

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