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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,235.63, 45,869.51 and 19,088.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,235.63, 45,869.51 and 19,088.58 is: 26,344.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,235.63 : 45,869.51 = 19,088.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,235.63/45,869.51 = 19,088.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,235.63x = 45,869.51 × 19,088.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,235.63x = 875,583,811.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,583,811.20/33,235.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,344.73

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