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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,220.02, 45,837.99 and 19,072.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,220.02, 45,837.99 and 19,072.56 is: 26,316.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,220.02 : 45,837.99 = 19,072.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,220.02/45,837.99 = 19,072.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,220.02x = 45,837.99 × 19,072.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,220.02x = 874,247,814.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,247,814.55/33,220.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,316.90

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