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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,218.69, 45,843.61 and 19,072.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,218.69, 45,843.61 and 19,072.45 is: 26,321.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,218.69 : 45,843.61 = 19,072.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,218.69/45,843.61 = 19,072.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,218.69x = 45,843.61 × 19,072.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,218.69x = 874,349,959.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,349,959.54/33,218.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,321.02

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