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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,184.78, 45,794.64 and 19,039.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,184.78, 45,794.64 and 19,039.84 is: 26,274.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,184.78 : 45,794.64 = 19,039.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,184.78/45,794.64 = 19,039.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,184.78x = 45,794.64 × 19,039.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,184.78x = 871,922,618.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,922,618.46/33,184.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,274.77

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