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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,182.74, 45,791.76 and 19,035.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,182.74, 45,791.76 and 19,035.28 is: 26,268.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,182.74 : 45,791.76 = 19,035.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,182.74/45,791.76 = 19,035.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,182.74x = 45,791.76 × 19,035.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,182.74x = 871,658,973.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,658,973.29/33,182.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,268.44

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