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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,217.77, 45,834.89 and 19,070.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,217.77, 45,834.89 and 19,070.31 is: 26,313.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,217.77 : 45,834.89 = 19,070.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,217.77/45,834.89 = 19,070.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,217.77x = 45,834.89 × 19,070.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,217.77x = 874,085,465.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,085,465.76/33,217.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,313.79

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