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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,265.02, 45,905.82 and 19,116.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,265.02, 45,905.82 and 19,116.96 is: 26,381.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,265.02 : 45,905.82 = 19,116.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,265.02/45,905.82 = 19,116.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,265.02x = 45,905.82 × 19,116.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,265.02x = 877,579,724.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,579,724.71/33,265.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,381.46

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