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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,258.88, 45,901.86 and 19,111.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,258.88, 45,901.86 and 19,111.42 is: 26,376.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,258.88 : 45,901.86 = 19,111.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,258.88/45,901.86 = 19,111.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,258.88x = 45,901.86 × 19,111.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,258.88x = 877,249,725.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,249,725.24/33,258.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,376.41

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