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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,295.89, 45,949.73 and 19,148.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,295.89, 45,949.73 and 19,148.75 is: 26,426.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,295.89 : 45,949.73 = 19,148.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,295.89/45,949.73 = 19,148.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,295.89x = 45,949.73 × 19,148.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,295.89x = 879,879,566.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,879,566.85/33,295.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,426.07

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