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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,177.98, 45,785.13 and 19,030.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,177.98, 45,785.13 and 19,030.52 is: 26,261.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,177.98 : 45,785.13 = 19,030.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,177.98/45,785.13 = 19,030.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,177.98x = 45,785.13 × 19,030.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,177.98x = 871,314,603.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,314,603.24/33,177.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,261.84

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