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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,307.68, 45,965.70 and 19,161.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,307.68, 45,965.70 and 19,161.84 is: 26,443.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,307.68 : 45,965.70 = 19,161.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,307.68/45,965.70 = 19,161.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,307.68x = 45,965.70 × 19,161.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,307.68x = 880,787,388.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,787,388.89/33,307.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,443.97

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