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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,175.72, 45,773.22 and 19,023.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,175.72, 45,773.22 and 19,023.40 is: 26,246.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,175.72 : 45,773.22 = 19,023.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,175.72/45,773.22 = 19,023.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,175.72x = 45,773.22 × 19,023.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,175.72x = 870,762,273.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,762,273.35/33,175.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,246.97

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