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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,297.87, 45,952.43 and 19,150.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,297.87, 45,952.43 and 19,150.71 is: 26,428.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,297.87 : 45,952.43 = 19,150.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,297.87/45,952.43 = 19,150.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,297.87x = 45,952.43 × 19,150.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,297.87x = 880,021,564.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,021,564.97/33,297.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,428.76

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