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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,254.82, 45,899.51 and 19,115.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,254.82, 45,899.51 and 19,115.87 is: 26,384.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,254.82 : 45,899.51 = 19,115.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,254.82/45,899.51 = 19,115.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,254.82x = 45,899.51 × 19,115.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,254.82x = 877,408,741.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,408,741.15/33,254.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,384.41

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