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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,164.68, 45,771.24 and 19,017.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,164.68, 45,771.24 and 19,017.52 is: 26,246.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,164.68 : 45,771.24 = 19,017.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,164.68/45,771.24 = 19,017.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,164.68x = 45,771.24 × 19,017.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,164.68x = 870,455,472.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,455,472.12/33,164.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,246.46

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