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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,261.30, 45,908.46 and 19,122.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,261.30, 45,908.46 and 19,122.36 is: 26,393.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,261.30 : 45,908.46 = 19,122.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,261.30/45,908.46 = 19,122.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,261.30x = 45,908.46 × 19,122.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,261.30x = 877,878,099.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,878,099.17/33,261.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,393.38

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