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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,272.73, 45,914.40 and 19,125.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,272.73, 45,914.40 and 19,125.59 is: 26,392.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,272.73 : 45,914.40 = 19,125.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,272.73/45,914.40 = 19,125.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,272.73x = 45,914.40 × 19,125.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,272.73x = 878,139,759.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,139,759.92/33,272.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,392.18

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