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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,197.72, 45,811.08 and 19,049.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,197.72, 45,811.08 and 19,049.63 is: 26,287.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,197.72 : 45,811.08 = 19,049.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,197.72/45,811.08 = 19,049.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,197.72x = 45,811.08 × 19,049.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,197.72x = 872,683,894.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,683,894.85/33,197.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,287.47

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