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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,183.78, 45,793.26 and 19,038.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,183.78, 45,793.26 and 19,038.84 is: 26,273.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,183.78 : 45,793.26 = 19,038.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,183.78/45,793.26 = 19,038.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,183.78x = 45,793.26 × 19,038.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,183.78x = 871,850,550.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,850,550.22/33,183.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,273.39

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