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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,306.75, 45,963.32 and 19,159.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,306.75, 45,963.32 and 19,159.59 is: 26,440.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,306.75 : 45,963.32 = 19,159.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,306.75/45,963.32 = 19,159.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,306.75x = 45,963.32 × 19,159.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,306.75x = 880,638,442.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,638,442.80/33,306.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,440.24

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