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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,274.56, 45,917.28 and 19,124.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,274.56, 45,917.28 and 19,124.16 is: 26,390.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,274.56 : 45,917.28 = 19,124.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,274.56/45,917.28 = 19,124.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,274.56x = 45,917.28 × 19,124.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,274.56x = 878,129,409.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,129,409.48/33,274.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,390.41

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