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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,296.58, 45,959.13 and 19,159.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,296.58, 45,959.13 and 19,159.38 is: 26,445.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,296.58 : 45,959.13 = 19,159.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,296.58/45,959.13 = 19,159.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,296.58x = 45,959.13 × 19,159.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,296.58x = 880,548,436.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,548,436.14/33,296.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,445.61

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