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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,247.38, 45,883.14 and 19,101.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,247.38, 45,883.14 and 19,101.14 is: 26,360.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,247.38 : 45,883.14 = 19,101.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,247.38/45,883.14 = 19,101.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,247.38x = 45,883.14 × 19,101.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,247.38x = 876,420,280.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,420,280.78/33,247.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,360.58

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