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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,167.78, 45,766.22 and 19,017.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,167.78, 45,766.22 and 19,017.98 is: 26,241.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,167.78 : 45,766.22 = 19,017.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,167.78/45,766.22 = 19,017.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,167.78x = 45,766.22 × 19,017.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,167.78x = 870,381,056.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,381,056.64/33,167.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,241.76

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