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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,310.08, 45,977.76 and 19,172.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,310.08, 45,977.76 and 19,172.88 is: 26,464.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,310.08 : 45,977.76 = 19,172.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,310.08/45,977.76 = 19,172.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,310.08x = 45,977.76 × 19,172.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,310.08x = 881,526,075.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,526,075.15/33,310.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,464.24

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