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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,295.83, 45,958.10 and 19,158.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,295.83, 45,958.10 and 19,158.63 is: 26,444.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,295.83 : 45,958.10 = 19,158.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,295.83/45,958.10 = 19,158.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,295.83x = 45,958.10 × 19,158.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,295.83x = 880,494,137.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,494,137.61/33,295.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,444.58

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