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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,236.61, 45,874.40 and 19,097.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,236.61, 45,874.40 and 19,097.66 is: 26,359.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,236.61 : 45,874.40 = 19,097.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,236.61/45,874.40 = 19,097.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,236.61x = 45,874.40 × 19,097.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,236.61x = 876,093,369.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,093,369.04/33,236.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,359.29

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