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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,262.84, 45,901.65 and 19,117.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,262.84, 45,901.65 and 19,117.81 is: 26,381.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,262.84 : 45,901.65 = 19,117.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,262.84/45,901.65 = 19,117.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,262.84x = 45,901.65 × 19,117.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,262.84x = 877,539,023.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,539,023.39/33,262.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,381.96

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