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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,217.95, 45,842.81 and 19,072.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,217.95, 45,842.81 and 19,072.92 is: 26,321.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,217.95 : 45,842.81 = 19,072.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,217.95/45,842.81 = 19,072.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,217.95x = 45,842.81 × 19,072.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,217.95x = 874,356,247.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,356,247.71/33,217.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,321.80

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