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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,284.20, 45,933.66 and 19,141.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,284.20, 45,933.66 and 19,141.72 is: 26,416.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,284.20 : 45,933.66 = 19,141.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,284.20/45,933.66 = 19,141.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,284.20x = 45,933.66 × 19,141.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,284.20x = 879,249,258.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,249,258.30/33,284.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,416.42

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