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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,238.36, 45,876.81 and 19,099.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,238.36, 45,876.81 and 19,099.41 is: 26,361.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,238.36 : 45,876.81 = 19,099.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,238.36/45,876.81 = 19,099.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,238.36x = 45,876.81 × 19,099.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,238.36x = 876,220,003.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,220,003.68/33,238.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,361.71

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