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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,214.62, 45,838.71 and 19,072.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,214.62, 45,838.71 and 19,072.02 is: 26,320.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,214.62 : 45,838.71 = 19,072.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,214.62/45,838.71 = 19,072.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,214.62x = 45,838.71 × 19,072.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,214.62x = 874,236,793.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,236,793.89/33,214.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,320.84

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