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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,223.88, 45,853.08 and 19,076.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,223.88, 45,853.08 and 19,076.42 is: 26,327.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,223.88 : 45,853.08 = 19,076.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,223.88/45,853.08 = 19,076.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,223.88x = 45,853.08 × 19,076.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,223.88x = 874,712,612.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,712,612.37/33,223.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,327.83

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