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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,241.78, 45,868.44 and 19,091.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,241.78, 45,868.44 and 19,091.89 is: 26,343.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,241.78 : 45,868.44 = 19,091.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,241.78/45,868.44 = 19,091.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,241.78x = 45,868.44 × 19,091.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,241.78x = 875,715,210.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,715,210.95/33,241.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,343.81

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