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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,247.87, 45,886.91 and 19,097.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,247.87, 45,886.91 and 19,097.98 is: 26,357.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,247.87 : 45,886.91 = 19,097.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,247.87/45,886.91 = 19,097.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,247.87x = 45,886.91 × 19,097.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,247.87x = 876,347,079.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,347,079.23/33,247.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,357.99

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