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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,311.40, 45,974.76 and 19,163.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,311.40, 45,974.76 and 19,163.34 is: 26,448.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,311.40 : 45,974.76 = 19,163.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,311.40/45,974.76 = 19,163.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,311.40x = 45,974.76 × 19,163.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,311.40x = 881,029,957.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,029,957.30/33,311.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,448.30

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