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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,177.15, 45,783.68 and 19,029.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,177.15, 45,783.68 and 19,029.09 is: 26,259.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,177.15 : 45,783.68 = 19,029.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,177.15/45,783.68 = 19,029.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,177.15x = 45,783.68 × 19,029.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,177.15x = 871,221,672.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,221,672.11/33,177.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,259.69

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