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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,279.08, 45,935.82 and 19,141.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,279.08, 45,935.82 and 19,141.34 is: 26,421.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,279.08 : 45,935.82 = 19,141.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,279.08/45,935.82 = 19,141.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,279.08x = 45,935.82 × 19,141.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,279.08x = 879,273,148.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,273,148.80/33,279.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,421.20

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