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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,294, 45,945.72 and 19,146.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,294, 45,945.72 and 19,146.54 is: 26,422.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,294 : 45,945.72 = 19,146.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,294/45,945.72 = 19,146.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,294x = 45,945.72 × 19,146.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,294x = 879,701,565.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,701,565.81/33,294
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,422.23

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