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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,238.49, 45,876.98 and 19,099.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,238.49, 45,876.98 and 19,099.53 is: 26,361.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,238.49 : 45,876.98 = 19,099.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,238.49/45,876.98 = 19,099.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,238.49x = 45,876.98 × 19,099.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,238.49x = 876,228,803.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,228,803.57/33,238.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,361.88

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