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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,258.66, 45,902.85 and 19,111.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,258.66, 45,902.85 and 19,111.20 is: 26,376.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,258.66 : 45,902.85 = 19,111.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,258.66/45,902.85 = 19,111.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,258.66x = 45,902.85 × 19,111.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,258.66x = 877,258,546.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,258,546.92/33,258.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,376.85

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