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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,257.96, 45,892.20 and 19,115.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,257.96, 45,892.20 and 19,115.36 is: 26,377.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,257.96 : 45,892.20 = 19,115.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,257.96/45,892.20 = 19,115.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,257.96x = 45,892.20 × 19,115.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,257.96x = 877,245,694.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,245,694.73/33,257.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,377.02

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