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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,187.28, 45,796.96 and 19,390.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,187.28, 45,796.96 and 19,390.89 is: 26,758.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,187.28 : 45,796.96 = 19,390.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,187.28/45,796.96 = 19,390.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,187.28x = 45,796.96 × 19,390.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,187.28x = 888,043,813.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,043,813.69/33,187.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,758.56

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