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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,170.94, 45,776.07 and 19,027.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,170.94, 45,776.07 and 19,027.26 is: 26,257.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,170.94 : 45,776.07 = 19,027.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,170.94/45,776.07 = 19,027.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,170.94x = 45,776.07 × 19,027.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,170.94x = 870,993,185.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,993,185.67/33,170.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,257.72

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