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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,298.89, 45,950.63 and 19,151.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,298.89, 45,950.63 and 19,151.97 is: 26,428.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,298.89 : 45,950.63 = 19,151.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,298.89/45,950.63 = 19,151.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,298.89x = 45,950.63 × 19,151.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,298.89x = 880,044,991.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,044,991.48/33,298.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,428.66

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