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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,245.34, 45,878.10 and 19,098.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,245.34, 45,878.10 and 19,098.30 is: 26,355.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,245.34 : 45,878.10 = 19,098.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,245.34/45,878.10 = 19,098.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,245.34x = 45,878.10 × 19,098.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,245.34x = 876,193,717.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,193,717.23/33,245.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,355.38

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