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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,296.83, 45,959.48 and 19,159.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,296.83, 45,959.48 and 19,159.63 is: 26,445.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,296.83 : 45,959.48 = 19,159.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,296.83/45,959.48 = 19,159.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,296.83x = 45,959.48 × 19,159.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,296.83x = 880,566,631.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,566,631.79/33,296.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,445.96

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