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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,255.07, 45,899.85 and 19,116.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,255.07, 45,899.85 and 19,116.12 is: 26,384.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,255.07 : 45,899.85 = 19,116.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,255.07/45,899.85 = 19,116.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,255.07x = 45,899.85 × 19,116.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,255.07x = 877,426,811.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,426,811.08/33,255.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,384.75

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