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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,256.82, 45,902.26 and 19,117.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,256.82, 45,902.26 and 19,117.86 is: 26,387.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,256.82 : 45,902.26 = 19,117.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,256.82/45,902.26 = 19,117.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,256.82x = 45,902.26 × 19,117.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,256.82x = 877,552,980.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,552,980.36/33,256.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,387.16

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