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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,168.56, 45,772.96 and 19,021.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,168.56, 45,772.96 and 19,021.28 is: 26,249.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,168.56 : 45,772.96 = 19,021.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,168.56/45,772.96 = 19,021.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,168.56x = 45,772.96 × 19,021.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,168.56x = 870,660,288.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,660,288.59/33,168.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,249.57

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