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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,176.68, 45,789.78 and 19,034.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,176.68, 45,789.78 and 19,034.20 is: 26,270.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,176.68 : 45,789.78 = 19,034.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,176.68/45,789.78 = 19,034.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,176.68x = 45,789.78 × 19,034.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,176.68x = 871,571,830.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,571,830.48/33,176.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,270.62

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