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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,256.29, 45,901.56 and 19,117.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,256.29, 45,901.56 and 19,117.35 is: 26,386.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,256.29 : 45,901.56 = 19,117.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,256.29/45,901.56 = 19,117.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,256.29x = 45,901.56 × 19,117.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,256.29x = 877,516,188.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,516,188.07/33,256.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,386.47

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