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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,177.96, 45,785.13 and 19,030.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,177.96, 45,785.13 and 19,030.50 is: 26,261.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,177.96 : 45,785.13 = 19,030.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,177.96/45,785.13 = 19,030.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,177.96x = 45,785.13 × 19,030.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,177.96x = 871,313,916.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,313,916.47/33,177.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,261.83

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