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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,273.86, 45,915.96 and 19,126.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,273.86, 45,915.96 and 19,126.70 is: 26,393.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,273.86 : 45,915.96 = 19,126.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,273.86/45,915.96 = 19,126.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,273.86x = 45,915.96 × 19,126.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,273.86x = 878,220,806.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,220,806.46/33,273.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,393.72

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