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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,266.02, 45,907.20 and 19,117.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,266.02, 45,907.20 and 19,117.96 is: 26,382.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,266.02 : 45,907.20 = 19,117.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,266.02/45,907.20 = 19,117.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,266.02x = 45,907.20 × 19,117.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,266.02x = 877,652,013.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,652,013.31/33,266.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,382.84

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