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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,259.41, 45,898.52 and 19,838.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,259.41, 45,898.52 and 19,838.52 is: 27,377.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,259.41 : 45,898.52 = 19,838.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,259.41/45,898.52 = 19,838.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,259.41x = 45,898.52 × 19,838.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,259.41x = 910,558,775.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,558,775.19/33,259.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,377.48

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